How to travel from Peterborough to London, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and London is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 48min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Peterborough to London by train 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.

  • Duration48min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
Operated by

LNER

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Drive

Drive to London King's Cross.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance136km (84 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and London

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to London by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 48min.

The distance between Peterborough and London is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 119km (74 miles)

It takes around 48min to get from Peterborough and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to London is to take the train which takes around 48min and will set you back approx £12 ($14).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and London. It typically takes around 48min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Peterborough and London with no changeovers required. The train runs every 30 mins and takes 48min.

LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central and Hull Trains run train services between Peterborough and London. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 48min, 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 London. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 48min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 48min.

The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 136km (84 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 48min and will usually cost around £12 ($14).

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Transport options from Peterborough to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
48min
£12($14)
every 20 mins122km (76 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£24($28)
on demand136km (84 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London