What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Peterborough?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Peterborough is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Peterborough?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Peterborough is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Peterborough?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Peterborough via Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Derby to Peterborough?

The distance between Derby and Peterborough is 82 miles. The road distance is 65.4 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Peterborough without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Peterborough without a car is to train via Leicester which takes 2h 8m and costs £14 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Peterborough?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Derby to Peterborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Peterborough train from?

Derby to Peterborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Where does the Derby to Peterborough train arrive?

Derby to Peterborough train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leicester station.

Can I drive from Derby to Peterborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Peterborough is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Derby to Peterborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Derby to Peterborough?

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Where can I stay near Peterborough?

There are 458+ hotels available in Peterborough.

Derby to Peterborough - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Peterborough by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leicester
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
2h 8m
£15–55
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the train from Leicester to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 26m
£14–50
Bus, train via Grantham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Upper Parliament Streetbus Ra
2. Take the bus from Beastmarket Hill to Bus Stationbus Lc9
3. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain
3h 19m
£15–29
Drive 65.1 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Peterboroughcar 65.1 mi
1h 27m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Nottinghamtrain Birmingham New Street - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2h 16m
£16–51

Derby to Peterborough by train

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Map of how to get from Derby to Peterborough.

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Distance: 81.1 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Derby, England and Peterborough, England?

You can take a train from Derby to Peterborough via Leicester in around 2h 8m.

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