Driving into Peterborough During Rush Hour

westv

Just wondering how congested it gets driving from Stamford to Peterborough train station around 7:30am morning and 6:45pm in the evening. Can it be a nightmare at times?

mattymoo

No problems at all at those times. You can go down Bourgess Boulevard or along past the PDH and crescent bridge. Never had any problems other than roadworks.

Car parking should be okay although it will be a 5 min walk from car to station, as car park is around 80-85% full by then.

Return trip at 6:45 should be okay as well. The worst time is between 5 and 6:30pm as you try to join the dual carriageway. Usually eased up by 6:45 though.

Only delay I tend to find is the queue for the car park ticket machine. £12 a day in case you didn't know.

lincroft1710

Used to do it 35 yrs ago, but actually drove to City Centre and Ailsworth/Castor weren't bypassed. A1/A47 is probably better than A16/A15, but have done B1443, then Ufford - Marholm - Bretton.

westv

Many thanks for the replies.

westv

Oh one more question. How long is the journey likely to take. The route planner sites I have visited suggest 22-24 mins but I'm thinking that it is more likely to be 35-45 mins door to door.