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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €28.
Distance: 29 miles (48 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge 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 Cambridge to Peterborough.
There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Peterborough including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Peterborough is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $7 (€6) compared to other travel options to Peterborough:
Taking a train costs $6 (€6) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $13 (€12) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Peterborough from Cambridge is by bus, which takes on average 45 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 49 min of travel time.
The distance from Cambridge to Peterborough is approximately 30 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Peterborough is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cambridge and Peterborough as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Peterborough:
- Buses mostly leave from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and tend to arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Cambridge and tend to arrive in Peterborough.
The following travel companies offer services from Cambridge to Peterborough:
- National Express can take you to Peterborough by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Cambridge to Peterborough for $13 (€12).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern or Cross Country for trains to Peterborough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Cambridge to Peterborough tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Peterborough with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 5 direct buses per day.
- Direct train available with CrossCountry or Cross Country 3 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Peterborough as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Cambridge and Peterborough.
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