Visit Peterhead

Travel:

There are various ways to get to Peterhead and the surrounding areas, so why not plan in advance so you can relax and enjoy your journey, taking in the spectacular scenery on the way.

Travelling by Road
Peterhead is accessible by road from Edinburgh or Glasgow in around 3 hours. Follow the M9 north to Perth and then the A90 trunk road through Aberdeen and up to Peterhead. Alternatively if you wish to take in more of the area's scenery on your journey, once through Aberdeen, follow the A975 through Newburgh to Cruden Bay.

From Inverness, the journey takes around 2 hour; take the A96 to Fochabers, then turn left on the way out of Fochabers onto the A98 for Fraserburgh. A few miles beyond Macduff, take a right turn onto the A950 through New Pitsligo and follow the signs for Peterhead.
For route planners

Travelling by air
Aberdeen Airport (24 hours) offers a wide range of airlines, including several low-cost airlines. Contact Details Web: http://www.aberdeenairport.com This website
hosts an AA route planner and all the information you need to know regarding airlines etc. Address: BAA Aberdeen Airport, Dyce, Aberdeen, AB21 7DU
Telephone (General Enquiries): 0870 040 0006 Fax: +44(0)1224 775 845 Minicom: +44(0) 141585 6161

Travelling by Hire Car
Aberdeen Airport hosts several hire car companies, so you travel to Peterhead at your leisure.

Hertz Website/online bookings: http://www.hertz.co.uk Operating hours: Mon-Fri 0730 hours - 2200 hours Sat 0900 - 1800 Sun 0930 - 1800 Hertz Worldwide
Reservations Mon - Sun 24 hrs Tel: 08708 448844

UK Van & minibus rentals Mon - Fri 0800-1700 Tel: 08708 415161

E-mail: by completing & submitting online form available on the website

Avis
Website/online bookings: http://www.avis.co.uk International Reservations Centre Tea: 08700 100 287 Email: by completing & submitting online form
available on the website

Europcar
Website/online bookings: http://www.europcar.co.uk Reservations Sale Centre Tel: 0845 758 5375 Email: reservationsuk@mail.europcar.com

Website/online bookings: http://www.alamo.co.uk Reservations: 0870 400 4562 Email: Ukreservations@goalamo.com

Enterprise rent-a-car
Website/online bookings: http://www.enterprise.com UK car rental Tel: 0870 350 3000 Email: by completing & submitting online form available on the website

Travelling by Bus

Stagecoach
From Aberdeen Bus Station to Peterhead every half hour (during peak times) check website for full timetables http://www.stagecoachbus.com Guild Street Bus
Station, Aberdeen Tel: 01224 212266 Email: eastscotland@stagecoachbus.com

Alternatively, call Travel line Tel: 0870 608 2 608

No need to book tickets or have exact change - you can pay on board the bus.

Citylink Scotland's leading provider of express coach services

Bus services across UK - check website for all locations Website: http://www.citylink.co.uk Central Reservations Centre Tel: 08705 505050 Open - 0700hrs - 2200hrs 7 days a week Can buy tickets from a Travel Centre or Citylink agent - see website for list of locations Alternatively, you can buy tickets on board the bus
(no guarantee of available seats, so it is best to book in advance)

Megabus
Low-cost fares available from Citylink Tickets should be booked in advance online at http://www.megabus.com

Travelling by Ferry
See website www.directferries.com To get a quote or make a booking call 0871222 3312

Aberdeen to Kirkwall - Ferry with Northlink ferry crossing a week with a sailing duration of 6 hours between March & November

Aberdeen to Lerwick - Ferry with Northlink 1 ferry crossing weekly with a sailing duration from 12 1/1 hours