How to travel from Peterborough to Winchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Winchester is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Peterborough to Winchester 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 London Kings Cross and then to Winchester.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Kings Cross then take the bus to Basingstoke.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Winchester.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance220km (137 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Winchester

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Winchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between Peterborough and Winchester is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Winchester is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Winchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Winchester. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Winchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Hull Trains, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Peterborough and Winchester. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Winchester. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Winchester. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Winchester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Winchester. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Winchester. The distance is around 220km (137 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Winchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).

How do I get from Peterborough to Winchester

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Winchester

Transport options from Peterborough to Winchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 10m
£48($57)
every 30 mins233km (145 miles)
Train via London Bridge2h 50m
£74($88)
hourly236km (146 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street4h 5m
£125($150)
every 3 hours360km (224 miles)
Train and Bus
2h 50m
£30($35)
every 20 mins239km (149 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£38($45)
on demand220km (137 miles)

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Airports near Winchester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Winchester
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Winchester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Winchester