How long is the drive?

Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

Is the cathedral worth visiting?

Yes, it is a major historic landmark.

Yes, but it requires changing in King's Lynn.

Where is the best parking?

Queensgate car park is very convenient.

Fakenham

Peterborough

Bus Driving

Fakenham to Peterborough

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Fakenham to Peterborough covers 80 kilometers. The most direct route is via the A148 and A47, taking approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car. Peterborough is a historic cathedral city with excellent rail links to London and the North. Driving is the most practical method for this route, as public transport is limited.

Total Distance: 80 km driving distance, 70 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Driving is the fastest, taking 1 hour 30 minutes.

Cheapest Way

Bus travel is the cheapest, but takes longer.

Compare Fakenham to Peterborough Routes

	Bus Connecting	Driving Direct
Duration	3 hours	1 hour 30 minutes
Avg Price	10 to 15 GBP	12 to 18 GBP in fuel
Operator	National Express	Personal Vehicle
Route	Bus to King's Lynn, then bus or train to Peterborough.	A148 to King's Lynn, then A47 to Peterborough.
Tip	The train from King's Lynn to Peterborough is a faster alternative.	The A47 is a major road; expect heavy traffic during peak times.

Travel Tips

Parking
Use the Queensgate shopping center car park.
Traffic
The A47 can be slow near Wisbech.
Train Connections
Peterborough station is a major hub for rail travel.
Walking
The city center is compact and easy to walk around.
Events
Check the Peterborough City Council website for local events.

Safety Tips

Road Safety
The A47 has many junctions; drive with care.
Pedestrians
Peterborough city center has busy shopping streets.
Emergency
Peterborough City Hospital is the main medical facility.
Crowds
Be aware of your surroundings in the city center.