How to travel from Welshpool to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Peterborough is around 236km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool 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.

👋 Also check out PeterboroughWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £89($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance236km (147 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($49).

The distance between Welshpool and Peterborough is around 236km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Welshpool and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Peterborough is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Peterborough. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Welshpool and Peterborough. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Welshpool and Peterborough. We recommend that you drive to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Welshpool and Peterborough. The distance is around 236km (147 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).

How do I get from Welshpool to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Peterborough

Transport options from Welshpool to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
£89($105)
every 2 hours246km (153 miles)
Bus and Train
4h 15m
£48($57)
once daily267km (166 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($49)
on demand236km (147 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