How to travel from Truro to Peterborough, United Kingdom
The distance between Truro and Peterborough is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Truro 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 Peterborough → Truro if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria and then to Peterborough.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£170($205)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.
- Duration5h 30m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Train
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then take the train to Peterborough.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£25($29)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Truro and Peterborough
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Truro to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).
The distance between Truro and Peterborough is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 421km (261 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Truro and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Truro to Peterborough is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Truro 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 Truro and Peterborough. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Truro 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 every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Great Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry and South Western Railway run train services between Truro and Peterborough. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Truro and Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Truro to Peterborough. We recommend that you fly from Newquay (NQY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to London Victoria and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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 Truro and Peterborough. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Truro to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Truro and Peterborough
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 30m | £170($205) | once daily | 554km (344 miles) |
| Fly to Cambridge (CBG), Train | 4h 30m | £325($385) | once daily | 698km (434 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 4h 35m | £150($180) | once daily | 650km (404 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), Train | 4h 40m | £295($350) | once daily | 898km (558 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 30m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 572km (356 miles) |
| Train via Exeter St Davids | 7h 20m | £155($180) | hourly | 572km (355 miles) |
| Train via Bristol Temple Meads | 7h 35m | £150($180) | 5 times a week | 583km (363 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 45m | £25($29) | twice daily | 566km (352 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £89($105) | on demand | 513km (319 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Truro and Peterborough
Train operators
LNER
Thameslink
Great Northern
Grand Central
Airlines
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Airports near Peterborough
The following major airports near Peterborough offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
London Luton Airport (LTN)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Peterborough