How to travel from Crewe to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Crewe and Peterborough is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Crewe 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.

👋 Also check out PeterboroughCrewe if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Plane and Train

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance177km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Crewe and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Crewe to Peterborough by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Crewe and Peterborough is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Crewe and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Crewe to Peterborough is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Crewe and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Crewe and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Crewe to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

London Midland, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Crewe and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Crewe and Peterborough. We recommend that you drive to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crewe to Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Crewe and Peterborough. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crewe to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).

How do I get from Crewe to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Crewe and Peterborough

Transport options from Crewe to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
£49($58)
hourly211km (131 miles)
Train via Nottingham2h 45m
£45($53)
every 2 hours190km (118 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 30m
£220($260)
every 4 hours432km (268 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£31($37)
on demand177km (110 miles)

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Airlines

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