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Compare train and bus for London to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 €12, and a bus costs an average of €33.
Distance: 119 km
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€32 Average price Cheapest | €33 Average price |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m 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 London to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Peterborough.

This is compared to other travel options from London to Peterborough:
A train is €21 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Peterborough costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 31m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Peterborough by bus.
- Travel with LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Grand Central Trains to go to Peterborough by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains, Grand Central Trains.
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