How to travel from Wells to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Peterborough is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Wells 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.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bath City Centre Bus Station then take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance274km (170 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Wells to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Wells and Peterborough is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 224km (139 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Wells and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Peterborough is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wells and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wells to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington and King's Cross St. Pancras station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Great Western Railway, LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central and CrossCountry run train services between Wells and Peterborough. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Wells and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Wells and Peterborough. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Wells to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Peterborough

Transport options from Wells to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£90($105)
every 4 hours331km (206 miles)
Train to Peterborough4h 40m
£84($100)
5 times a week325km (202 miles)
Bus and Train + 2 similar
3h 40m
£56($66)
every 2 hours332km (206 miles)
Bus to Hammersmith Bus Station, Train4h 55m
£13($15)
once daily328km (204 miles)
Bus to Bath City Centre, Bus Station, train6hrs
£44($52)
every 3 hours350km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
£48($57)
on demand274km (170 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