How to travel from Liverpool to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Peterborough is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 Leeds and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Peterborough by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 2h 45m.

The distance between Liverpool and Peterborough is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 206km (128 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Liverpool and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Liverpool and Peterborough with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 3h 50m.

TransPennine Express Service, LNER and East Midlands Railways run train services between Liverpool and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Liverpool and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Liverpool and Peterborough. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

How do I get from Liverpool to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Peterborough

Transport options from Liverpool to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
£31($37)
hourly293km (182 miles)
Train to Peterborough3h 50m
£46($55)
every 3 hours271km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£42($50)
on demand243km (151 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Peterborough

Train operators

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