How to travel from Dover to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Peterborough is around 247km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dover 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 St Pancras International and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £54($64)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Elephant and Castle then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance257km (160 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Dover to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Dover and Peterborough is around 247km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 193km (120 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Dover and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Peterborough. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International and London Kings Cross. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern and Grand Central run train services between Dover and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, 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 Dover and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Dover and Peterborough. The distance is around 257km (160 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Peterborough

Transport options from Dover to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
£54($64)
hourly247km (153 miles)
Train via London Bridge3h 15m
£80($95)
hourly248km (154 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 40m
£25($29)
every 3 hours259km (161 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£45($53)
on demand257km (160 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