The distance between Holyhead and Peterborough is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Holyhead to Peterborough by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Peterborough → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nuneaton and then to Peterborough.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Peterborough by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Holyhead and Peterborough is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (190 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Holyhead and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Peterborough. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nuneaton. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail and East Midlands Railways run train services between Holyhead and Peterborough. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Nuneaton and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 4hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Nuneaton and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 4hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Holyhead and Peterborough. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 4hrs | £110($130) | once a week | 380km (236 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 45m | £135($160) | 5 times a day | 418km (260 miles) |
Train via Chester | 6hrs | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 404km (251 miles) |
Drive | 4h 5m | £61($72) | on demand | 350km (217 miles) |
Transport for Wales
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.