The distance between Chester and Peterborough is around 215km (133 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chester 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.
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Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Peterborough.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough.
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There are several options for getting from Chester to Peterborough by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 4h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).
The distance between Chester and Peterborough is around 215km (133 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 191km (118 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Chester and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chester to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Midland, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Chester and Peterborough. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Chester and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Nuneaton and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 10m.
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 Chester and Peterborough. The distance is around 215km (133 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £80 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 20m | £80($95) | twice a week | 244km (152 miles) |
Train via Nuneaton | 2h 35m | £63($74) | every 2 hours | 244km (152 miles) |
Train via Stockport | 4h 5m | £55($65) | every 3 hours | 269km (167 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £245($290) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £37($44) | on demand | 215km (133 miles) |
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The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.