The distance between Preston and Peterborough is around 266km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Preston to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Leeds and then to Peterborough.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street then take the train to Peterborough.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Preston and Peterborough is around 266km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Preston and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Peterborough is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Northern Rail, LNER, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and East Midlands Railways run train services between Preston and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Preston and Peterborough. We recommend that you drive to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Peterborough. The distance is around 286km (178 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3hrs | £42($50) | hourly | 273km (170 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 35m | £95($115) | hourly | 313km (194 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 3h 55m | £52($61) | every 3 hours | 266km (165 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 5m | £230($270) | hourly | 462km (287 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 35m | £29($34) | once daily | 283km (176 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £50($59) | on demand | 286km (178 miles) |
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The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.