4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Peterborough
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Peterborough will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 11 trains that leave Birmingham for Peterborough on Fri, Jul 17, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G008305:22 PM1h51Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:13 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$181One-way0 transfers- G008069:22 AM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:10 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G008418:21 AM1h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:10 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G0081412:20 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:08 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G0080810:22 AM1h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:08 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G0081211:22 AM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:07 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G008181:22 PM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)3:07 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G008212:22 PM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:07 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G0080810:22 AM1h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:08 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
- G008243:22 PM1h46Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:08 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
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 48m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Peterborough:
A train is $13 (€10) 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 29m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Birmingham to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00841 | 8:21 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h49 | 10:10 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00806 | 9:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 11:10 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00808 | 10:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h46 | 12:08 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00812 | 11:22 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 1:07 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00814 | 12:20 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 2:08 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00818 | 1:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 3:07 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00821 | 2:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 4:07 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G00824 | 3:22 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h46 | 5:08 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Peterborough
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Trains from Birmingham to Peterborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 3:23 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Birmingham to Peterborough trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Peterborough from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Peterborough
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