The distance between Swansea and Peterborough is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Swansea to Peterborough 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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Take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Peterborough.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Swansea and Peterborough is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Swansea and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
Great Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and London Midland run train services between Swansea and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Swansea and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Swansea and Peterborough. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £90($105) | hourly | 432km (268 miles) |
Train via Newport (S Wales) | 4h 45m | £135($160) | hourly | 394km (245 miles) |
Train via Hereford | 5h 25m | £120($145) | every 4 hours | 397km (246 miles) |
Bus and Train | 5h 45m | £25($29) | every 4 hours | 448km (278 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £63($75) | on demand | 365km (227 miles) |
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The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.