How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough is around 307km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

👋 Also check out PeterboroughNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

LNER

1 similiar route

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Plane and Train

Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Doncaster then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance318km (198 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough is around 307km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 282km (175 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 20m.

LNER, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

How do I get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Peterborough

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 20m
£30($35)
hourly307km (191 miles)
Train via Sheffield3h 50m
£100($120)
every 3 hours357km (222 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 20m
£265($315)
5 times a day567km (352 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 30m
£20($24)
once daily316km (196 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£55($65)
on demand318km (198 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