How to travel from Glastonbury to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Peterborough is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2
bus
+
train
+
train
+

Bus and Train

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

3
car
+

Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($115).

The distance between Glastonbury and Peterborough is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Glastonbury and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx £100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern and Grand Central run train services between Glastonbury and Peterborough. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 60m, 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 Glastonbury and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Glastonbury and Peterborough. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glastonbury to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).

How do I get from Glastonbury to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Peterborough

Transport options from Glastonbury to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
£100($115)
every 4 hours334km (208 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
£61($72)
twice daily358km (223 miles)
Bus to Temple Meads Stn, Train5hrs
£95($110)
5 times a week336km (209 miles)
Bus to Hammersmith Bus Station, Train5h 20m
£14($16)
once daily337km (210 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Glastonbury and Peterborough

Train operators

Bus companies

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