How to travel from Preston to Peterborough, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out PeterboroughPreston if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Leeds and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to London Heathrow (LHR) then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £230($270)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance286km (178 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Peterborough

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Peterborough

Transport options from Preston to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3hrs
£42($50)
hourly273km (170 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street3h 35m
£95($115)
hourly313km (194 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly3h 55m
£52($61)
every 3 hours266km (165 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 5m
£230($270)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 35m
£29($34)
once daily283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£50($59)
on demand286km (178 miles)

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Airports near Peterborough

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Peterborough