How to travel from Bristol to Peterborough, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
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 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Peterborough

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bristol to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Peterborough

Transport options from Bristol to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£61($72)
hourly316km (196 miles)
Train to Peterborough3h 45m
£95($110)
5 times a week293km (182 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 45m
£22($26)
hourly316km (196 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£43($51)
on demand250km (155 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