How to travel from Derby to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Peterborough is around 108km (67 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Derby 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

Take the train to Leicester and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £55($65)
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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance119km (74 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Derby to Peterborough by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).

The distance between Derby and Peterborough is around 108km (67 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Derby and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Peterborough is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby 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 Derby and Peterborough. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leicester. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.

East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Derby and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Derby and Peterborough. We recommend that you drive to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Leicester and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 25m.

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 Derby and Peterborough. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Peterborough

Transport options from Derby to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 25m
£55($65)
hourly130km (81 miles)
Train via Nottingham1h 25m
£45($53)
hourly108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£21($25)
on demand119km (74 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Derby and Peterborough

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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