How to travel from Durham to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Peterborough is around 278km (173 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Durham 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 Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Doncaster then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance282km (175 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Durham to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).

The distance between Durham and Peterborough is around 278km (173 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Durham and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Bishop Auckland General Hospital and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

LNER and Grand Central run train services between Durham and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Durham and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 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 Durham and Peterborough. The distance is around 282km (175 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).

How do I get from Durham to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Peterborough

Transport options from Durham to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£30($36)
5 times a week278km (173 miles)
Train to Peterborough3h 55m
£39($46)
5 times a week292km (182 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 50m
£22($26)
5 times a week312km (194 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£49($58)
on demand282km (175 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Durham 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