What is the cheapest way to get from South Shields to Peterhead?

The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Peterhead is to bus which costs £55 - £85 and takes 8h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from South Shields to Peterhead?

The fastest way to get from South Shields to Peterhead is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between South Shields and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from South Shields to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Bents Park and arriving at Buchan House via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Knockhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between South Shields and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Inverurie via Newcastle and Dundee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from South Shields to Peterhead?

The distance between South Shields and Peterhead is 288 miles. The road distance is 269.8 miles.

How do I travel from South Shields to Peterhead without a car?

The best way to get from South Shields to Peterhead without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs £55 - £85.

How long does it take to get from South Shields to Peterhead?

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from South Shields to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Peterhead bus from?

South Shields to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the South Shields to Peterhead train from?

South Shields to Peterhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from South Shields to Peterhead?

The best way to get from South Shields to Peterhead is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £220 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the South Shields to Peterhead bus arrive?

South Shields to Peterhead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the South Shields to Peterhead train arrive?

South Shields to Peterhead train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dundee station.

Can I drive from South Shields to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Peterhead is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from South Shields to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 163+ hotels available in Peterhead.

South Shields to Peterhead - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from South Shields to Peterhead by bus, train, car, or subway

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
8h 45m
£57–82
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Dundeetrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Dundee to Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
9h 31m
£99–215
Drive 268.2 mi
1. Drive from South Shields to Peterheadcar 268.2 mi
5h 14m
£66–95
Train via Montrose
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Montrosetrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Montrose to Inverurietrain Montrose - Inverurie / ...
9h 33m
£97–210
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Perthtrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
2. Take the train from Perth to Inverurietrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
10h 14m
£99–180
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from South Shields to Manorssubway Yel
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Aberdeentrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
10h 16m
£136–209

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Distance: 285.9 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Peterhead, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bents Park to Buchan House via Haymarket St Mary's Place, John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Knockhall Road in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Buchan House via Central Station, Newcastle, Dundee, Inverurie, Town Hall, and Park & Ride in around 9h 31m.

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