The distance between Bristol and Peterborough is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bristol 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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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Peterborough.
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There are several options for getting from Bristol to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).
The distance between Bristol and Peterborough is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (126 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Bristol and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bristol and Peterborough with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 3h 45m.
Great Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bristol and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Peterborough. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £61($72) | hourly | 316km (196 miles) |
Train to Peterborough | 3h 45m | £95($110) | 5 times a week | 293km (182 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 45m | £22($26) | hourly | 316km (196 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £43($51) | on demand | 250km (155 miles) |
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The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.