How to travel from Salisbury to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Salisbury and Peterborough is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salisbury to Peterborough 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 Clapham Junction and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance241km (150 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salisbury and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Peterborough by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 2h 15m.

The distance between Salisbury and Peterborough is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Salisbury and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Clapham Junction, London Victoria and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Salisbury and Peterborough. 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 Salisbury and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Clapham Junction and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Salisbury and Peterborough. The distance is around 241km (150 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 Salisbury to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).

How do I get from Salisbury to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Salisbury and Peterborough

Transport options from Salisbury to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 15m
£57($67)
hourly259km (161 miles)
Train via London Waterloo3h 5m
£83($100)
hourly263km (163 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads4h 55m
£115($135)
5 times a week377km (235 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
£42($50)
on demand241km (150 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Salisbury and Peterborough

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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