How to travel from Peterborough to Durham, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
Operated by

LNER

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Doncaster then take the bus to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance283km (176 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Durham

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Peterborough to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Durham

Transport options from Peterborough to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 30m
£30($36)
5 times a week277km (172 miles)
Train to Eaglescliffe3h 50m
£39($46)
5 times a week292km (181 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 30m
£19($23)
5 times a week288km (179 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
£49($58)
on demand283km (176 miles)

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Airports near Durham

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Durham
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Durham
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Durham