How to travel from Brighton to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Peterborough is around 208km (129 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Brighton to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to London Victoria and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance253km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Brighton and Peterborough is around 208km (129 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Brighton and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Peterborough. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Victoria and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Southern Service, Gatwick Express, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern and Grand Central run train services between Brighton and Peterborough. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Brighton and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Victoria and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Victoria and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Brighton and Peterborough. The distance is around 253km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Peterborough

Transport options from Brighton to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 55m
£32($38)
every 4 hours209km (130 miles)
Train via London St Pancras International LL2h 15m
£37($44)
every 30 mins209km (130 miles)
Train via Gatwick Airport2h 55m
£63($75)
hourly208km (129 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 55m
£21($25)
every 3 hours267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£44($52)
on demand253km (157 miles)

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Airports near Peterborough

The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Peterborough