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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum with Pre-Raphaelite art, local history, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark civic building.
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Birmingham will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 10 trains that leave Peterborough for Birmingham on Sat, Jun 20, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 112 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 1 h 44 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.
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G00976Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $13, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Peterborough to Birmingham:
A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Birmingham costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 31m.
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.
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Birmingham trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G00955 | On time 7:54 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 9:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00956 | On time 8:54 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 10:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00959 | On time 9:54 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 11:38 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00960 | On time 10:54 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 12:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00964 | On time 11:54 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 1:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00966 | On time 12:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 2:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00969 | On time 1:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 3:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00973 | On time 2:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 4:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00974 | On time 3:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 5:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00977 | On time 4:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h51 | 6:45 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00982 | On time 5:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 7:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00984 | On time 6:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 8:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00988 | On time 7:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 9:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00992 | On time 8:54 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 10:38 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G00994 | On time 10:00 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h44 | 11:44 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Peterborough to Birmingham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:25, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 69 miles (112 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 69 miles (112 km) |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 2:25 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
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Major city museum with Pre-Raphaelite art, local history, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark civic building.
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Historic district known for independent workshops, heritage streetscapes, and a strong local creative identity.
Creative neighborhood famous for street art, warehouses, and a trendy atmosphere that is highly popular on social media.
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Crunchy roasted pork rind snack long linked with pubs across the Black Country and Birmingham. Salty and rich, it is a very local bar snack.
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