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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 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Birmingham to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:22 AM1h49Birmingham8:11 AMPeterborough$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:22 AM1h49Birmingham8:11 AMPeterborough$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:22 PM1h45Birmingham3:07 PMPeterborough$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:22 PM1h45Birmingham9:07 PMPeterborough$741One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Peterborough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Peterborough by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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