How to travel from Aberdeen to Peterborough, United Kingdom
The distance between Aberdeen and Peterborough is around 577km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Aberdeen to Peterborough by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Peterborough → Aberdeen if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train
Fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Peterborough.
- Duration3h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Peterborough.
- Duration6h 5m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£84($100)
LNER
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aberdeen and Peterborough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Aberdeen to Peterborough by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Aberdeen and Peterborough is around 577km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 522km (325 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Aberdeen and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Aberdeen to Peterborough is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Aberdeen and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Aberdeen and Peterborough. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Aberdeen and Peterborough with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 6h 20m.
LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper and East Midlands Railways run train services between Aberdeen and Peterborough. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Aberdeen and Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Aberdeen to Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Aberdeen and Peterborough. The distance is around 674km (419 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aberdeen to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Compare travel optionsbetween Aberdeen and Peterborough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train + 5 similar | 3h 5m | £160($190) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), Train | 3h 20m | £275($325) | hourly | 703km (437 miles) |
| Fly to Durham (MME), Train | 3h 45m | £245($290) | once daily | 577km (359 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 45m | £245($290) | hourly | 809km (503 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 50m | £250($295) | hourly | 701km (435 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 3h 55m | £95($115) | hourly | 678km (421 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 2 similar | 6h 5m | £84($100) | every 3 hours | 712km (442 miles) |
| Train | 6h 20m | £68($80) | 6 times a week | 712km (442 miles) |
| Train via Sheffield | 8h 35m | £205($245) | once daily | 780km (485 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | £115($140) | on demand | 674km (419 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Aberdeen and Peterborough
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
East Midlands Railways
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Airports near Peterborough
The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Peterborough