How to travel from Peterborough to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Middlesbrough is around 257km (160 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Peterborough to Middlesbrough 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 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £32($38)
Operated by

LNER

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Train and Bus

Take the train to York then take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £32 ($38).

The distance between Peterborough and Middlesbrough is around 257km (160 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Peterborough and Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £32 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

LNER, Grand Central and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Peterborough and Middlesbrough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. 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 Middlesbrough. The distance is around 270km (168 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 Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £32 ($38).

How do I get from Peterborough to Middlesbrough

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Peterborough to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 15m
£32($38)
hourly274km (170 miles)
Train via York2h 25m
£30($36)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Train to Eaglescliffe2h 55m
£34($40)
once daily261km (162 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 30m
£24($28)
once daily257km (160 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£47($56)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough