How to travel from Perth to Peterborough, United Kingdom
The distance between Perth and Peterborough is around 593km (369 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Perth 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 Peterborough → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane
Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Peterborough.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train via Edinburgh
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Peterborough.
- Duration5h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£65($77)
LNER
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station and then to Sheffield Meadowhall then take the train to Peterborough.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Peterborough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Perth and Peterborough is around 593km (369 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 472km (293 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Perth and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Peterborough is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Peterborough. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Perth and Peterborough with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 50m.
LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Perth and Peterborough. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Perth and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 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 Perth and Peterborough. The distance is around 593km (369 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Peterborough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 5 similar | 4h 5m | £145($170) | hourly | 666km (414 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 10m | £195($235) | hourly | 721km (448 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 25m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane | 4h 45m | £140($170) | hourly | 648km (403 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 55m | £135($155) | hourly | 694km (431 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh + 1 similar | 5h 20m | £65($77) | hourly | 596km (370 miles) |
| Train | 5h 50m | £59($70) | 5 times a week | 616km (383 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 40m | £54($64) | once daily | 626km (389 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | £105($120) | on demand | 593km (369 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Peterborough
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Grand Central
Hull Trains
Bus companies
Stagecoach East Scotland
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Airports near Peterborough
The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Peterborough