How to travel from Peterborough to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Bristol is around 249km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Peterborough to Bristol by train, bus 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 London Kings Cross and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £61($72)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance249km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Bristol by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Peterborough and Bristol is around 249km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (126 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Peterborough and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Bristol is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Bristol. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Peterborough and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Peterborough and Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Bristol. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bristol Temple Meads. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Peterborough and Bristol. The distance is around 249km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £61 ($72).

How do I get from Peterborough to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Bristol

Transport options from Peterborough to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£61($72)
hourly316km (196 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 15m
£110($130)
hourly291km (181 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
£22($26)
hourly316km (196 miles)
Train to Nottingham, Bus7h 25m
£45($53)
6 times a week483km (300 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£43($51)
on demand249km (155 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

The following major airports near Bristol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol