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.
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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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bristol Temple Meads.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £61($72) | hourly | 316km (196 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 15m | £110($130) | hourly | 291km (181 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 3h 50m | £22($26) | hourly | 316km (196 miles) |
Train to Nottingham, Bus | 7h 25m | £45($53) | 6 times a week | 483km (300 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £43($51) | on demand | 249km (155 miles) |
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