The distance between Peterborough and Durham is around 277km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Peterborough to Durham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Darlington.
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Take the train to Doncaster then take the bus to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F.
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There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Durham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Peterborough and Durham is around 277km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 253km (157 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Peterborough and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Durham is to take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Durham. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand J. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
LNER and Grand Central run train services between Peterborough and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, 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 Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £30 ($36).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | £30($36) | 5 times a week | 277km (172 miles) |
Train to Eaglescliffe | 3h 50m | £39($46) | 5 times a week | 292km (181 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 30m | £19($23) | 5 times a week | 288km (179 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | £49($58) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.