How to travel from Hull to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Peterborough is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hull 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 Doncaster and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Hull Trains

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance178km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Hull to Peterborough by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Hull and Peterborough is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 130km (81 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Hull and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Peterborough. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hull and Peterborough with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1h 55m.

Northern Rail, Hull Trains, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Hull and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Hull and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 35m.

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 Hull and Peterborough. The distance is around 178km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £29 ($34).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Peterborough

Transport options from Hull to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 35m
£29($34)
hourly193km (120 miles)
Train to Peterborough1h 55m
£19($23)
once a week206km (128 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
£31($37)
on demand178km (111 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