How to travel from Worcester to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Peterborough is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Worcester 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 PeterboroughWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £56($66)
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 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Peterborough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Worcester and Peterborough is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 141km (87 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Worcester and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Peterborough is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Peterborough. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Worcester and Peterborough. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 Worcester and Peterborough. We recommend that you drive to Peterborough. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Peterborough. instead which will take 2h 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 Worcester and Peterborough. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £56 ($66).

How do I get from Worcester to Peterborough

Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Peterborough

Transport options from Worcester to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£56($66)
hourly189km (117 miles)
Bus and Train
5h 10m
£21($25)
once daily329km (205 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£31($37)
on demand181km (112 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