How to travel from Birmingham to Peterborough

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Peterborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $36.

Distance: 69 miles (112 km)

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$27

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$36

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2h 19m

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1h 49m

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2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Birmingham to Peterborough

How to get from Birmingham to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountry
    6:22 AM1h49
    Birmingham
    8:11 AMPeterborough
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

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  • CrossCountry
    6:22 AM1h49
    Birmingham
    8:11 AMPeterborough
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountry
    1:22 PM1h45
    Birmingham
    3:07 PMPeterborough
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountry
    7:22 PM1h45
    Birmingham
    9:07 PMPeterborough
    $741One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Peterborough

Travel to Peterborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Peterborough.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Peterborough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Peterborough is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Peterborough:

A train is $27 (€22) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Peterborough costing on average $36 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Peterborough is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 38m.

The distance from Birmingham to Peterborough is approximately 69 miles (112 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Peterborough is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Peterborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Peterborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Peterborough by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Peterborough by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Peterborough:
  • 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Peterborough often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Cambridge, Edinburgh, Leicester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Peterborough and these popular destinations at a great price.
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