How to travel from Carlisle to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Carlisle and Peterborough is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Carlisle to Peterborough by train 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 via Newcastle

Take the train to Newcastle and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

LNER

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carlisle and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Carlisle to Peterborough by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Carlisle and Peterborough is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 313km (195 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Carlisle and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Carlisle to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Carlisle and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Carlisle and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Carlisle and Peterborough with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 3h 50m.

LNER, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Carlisle and Peterborough. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Carlisle and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carlisle to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Carlisle and Peterborough. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carlisle to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).

How do I get from Carlisle to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Carlisle and Peterborough

Transport options from Carlisle to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Newcastle + 2 similar
3h 45m
£54($64)
hourly405km (251 miles)
Train3h 50m
£38($45)
6 times a week405km (251 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly4h 55m
£57($67)
every 3 hours410km (254 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£63($75)
on demand365km (227 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