What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Peterhead?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Peterhead is to bus which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Peterhead?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Peterhead is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Aberdeen via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Preston to Peterhead?

The distance between Preston and Peterhead is 354 miles. The road distance is 332.1 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Peterhead without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Peterhead without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 13m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Peterhead?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Preston to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Peterhead bus from?

Preston to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Peterhead train from?

Preston to Peterhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Preston to Peterhead is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 13m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Preston to Peterhead bus arrive?

Preston to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Peterhead train arrive?

Preston to Peterhead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Preston to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Peterhead is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Preston to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 151+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Preston to Peterhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
7h 13m
£113–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
9h 8m
£41–114
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Haymarket to Bridge of Don Park and Ridebus Ember
8h 27m
£87–140
Drive 330.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Peterheadcar 330.2 mi
5h 52m
£81–117
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus, line 61 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Buchan Housebus
5h 57m
£93–250
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain London Euston - Inverness
7h 38m
£96–154
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
6h 58m
£110–267
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LBA - ABZ
10h 45m
£84–238

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 351.8 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Peterhead, Scotland?

You can take a train from Preston to Buchan House via Haymarket, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 9h 8m.

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