Travel Guides
To get to Peterborough by car, follow the A1(M) if you're coming from the south. From the north, take the A1 and follow signs to Peterborough. From Cambridge, head north on the A1 or take the A14 and then the A605.
If you're traveling by train, there are direct services from London Kings Cross, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and many other cities. If you're coming from Cambridge, take a train to Peterborough from Cambridge Station.
If you're in the nearby town of Stamford, take the A1 north for about 13 miles to get to Peterborough. If you're in Huntingdon, take the A15 south to the A1 and follow signs to Peterborough.
If you're in the city of Leicester, it's quickest to take the A47 eastbound, then join the A15 north until you start to see signs for Peterborough. From Northampton, you can take the A605 or the A47 to get to Peterborough.
Overall, driving on the A1 is the most straightforward route to Peterborough from local landmarks and nearby towns, while trains run directly from many major cities.
The closest airport to Peterborough town is East Midlands Airport, which is located approximately 50 miles southwest of the town. There are several routes you can take to get from the airport to Peterborough, depending on your mode of transportation. If you're driving, the quickest route is to take the M1 northbound and then switch onto the A14 towards Huntingdon. From there, you can take the A1 northbound until you reach Peterborough. Alternatively, if you're taking public transport, you can take a direct train from East Midlands Parkway station to Peterborough station, which takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.