Day trip from Lincoln to Peterborough
Peterborough lies 75 km (47 mi) south of Lincoln, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 75 km (47 mi) apart, Peterborough is a realistic day trip from Lincoln: about 1 h 13 min each way by road.
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| Lincoln | Peterborough | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 103,813 | 163,379 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | LN2 | PE1 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Peterborough
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Staying in Peterborough
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Common questions
How far is Peterborough from Lincoln?
75 km (47 mi) in a straight line, south of Lincoln; by road roughly 92 km (57 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lincoln to Peterborough by road?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lincoln and Peterborough?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.