How to travel from Peterborough to Peak District National park, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Peak District National park is around 178km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Peterborough to Peak District National park 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 Doncaster then Sheffield and then to Edale.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Peak District National Park.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance178km (110 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Peak District National park

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Peak District National park by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Peterborough and Peak District National park is around 178km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Peterborough and Peak District National park by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Peak District National park is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Peak District National park, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Peak District National park. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Peak District National park. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster, Sheffield and Edale. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

LNER, Grand Central, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Peterborough and Peak District National park. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Peak District National park. We recommend that you drive to Peak District National Park. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Peak District National park. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then Sheffield and then to Edale. instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Peak District National park is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peak District National park. The distance is around 178km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Peak District National park is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).

How do I get from Peterborough to Peak District National park

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Peak District National park

Transport options from Peterborough to Peak District National park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
£31($37)
hourly191km (119 miles)
Train to Sheffield3h 20m
£39($46)
every 2 hours182km (113 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£31($37)
on demand178km (110 miles)

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Train operators

Airports near Peak District National park

The following major airports near Peak District National park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Peak District National park
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
51km (32 miles) from Peak District National park
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Peak District National park