How to travel from Milton Keynes to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Milton Keynes and Peterborough is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Milton Keynes to Peterborough by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Northampton Bus Interchange then Corby George Street and then to Peterborough Queensgate Bus Stn.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Stagecoach Midlands

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Peterborough.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

United Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Milton Keynes and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Milton Keynes to Peterborough by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Milton Keynes and Peterborough is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 69km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Milton Keynes and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Milton Keynes to Peterborough is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Milton Keynes and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Milton Keynes and Peterborough. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Milton Keynes to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

Avanti West Coast, London Midland, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern and Grand Central run train services between Milton Keynes and Peterborough. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milton Keynes and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Milton Keynes to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Northampton Bus Interchange and Corby George Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Stagecoach Midlands run regular bus services between Milton Keynes and Peterborough. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milton Keynes to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Milton Keynes and Peterborough. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milton Keynes to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Milton Keynes and Peterborough

Transport options from Milton Keynes to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
£35($41)
every 30 mins203km (126 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
£20($24)
every 2 hours119km (74 miles)
Taxi
1hr
£145($170)
on demand92km (57 miles)
Drive
1hr
£16($19)
on demand92km (57 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Milton Keynes and Peterborough

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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