How to travel from Swansea to Peterborough, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swansea and Peterborough

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Swansea to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Swansea and Peterborough

Transport options from Swansea to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
£90($105)
hourly432km (268 miles)
Train via Newport (S Wales)4h 45m
£135($160)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Train via Hereford5h 25m
£120($145)
every 4 hours397km (246 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 45m
£25($29)
every 4 hours448km (278 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($75)
on demand365km (227 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