The 13 Best Day Trips from Peterborough

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Peterborough, United Kingdom, led by London, Birmingham, Sheffield. The closest is Leicester, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Peterborough

  1. 1

    London, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Peterborough

    Known for Cyberdog.

  2. 2

    Birmingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Peterborough

    Known for Cadbury World.

  3. 3

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Peterborough
  4. 4

    Leicester, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of Peterborough
  5. 5

    Coventry, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km west of Peterborough
  6. 6

    Nottingham, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-west of Peterborough
  7. 7

    Reading, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Peterborough
  8. 8

    Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north of Peterborough
  9. 9

    Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Peterborough
  10. 10

    Derby, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-west of Peterborough
  11. 11

    Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of Peterborough
  12. 12

    Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km west of Peterborough
  13. 13

    Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-west of Peterborough

A sample day: Peterborough to London

  1. 07:30Leave Peterborough
  2. 09:20Arrive in London (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Cyberdog
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of London
  6. 15:20Head back to Peterborough
  7. 17:10Home in Peterborough

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Peterborough?
The best day trips from Peterborough are London, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Coventry. The closest is Leicester, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Peterborough?
Leicester is the closest, 60 km west of Peterborough, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Peterborough for a day out?
London is the largest city in day-trip range, 119 km south of Peterborough and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Peterborough?
For a weekend away from Peterborough, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Stoke-on-Trent (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Reading (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Southend-on-Sea (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Kingston upon Hull (130 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Peterborough?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Stoke-on-Trent at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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