The distance between Lancaster and Peterborough is around 299km (186 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lancaster to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Doncaster and then to Peterborough.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street then take the train to Peterborough.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).
The distance between Lancaster and Peterborough is around 299km (186 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 236km (147 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Lancaster and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly and Doncaster. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, LNER, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Lancaster and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Lancaster and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then Doncaster and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Lancaster and Peterborough. The distance is around 318km (198 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £48($57) | hourly | 308km (191 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 60m | £105($125) | hourly | 346km (215 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 10m | £60($71) | every 3 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | £235($280) | hourly | 495km (308 miles) |
Bus and Train | 4h 10m | £30($35) | once daily | 320km (199 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £55($65) | on demand | 318km (198 miles) |
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The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.