How to travel from Cambridge to Peterborough

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Compare train and bus for Cambridge to Peterborough

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 $9. 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 $9, and a bus costs an average of $35.

Distance: 29 miles (48 km)

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$21

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$48

Average price

1h 31m

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1h 1m

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30m

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1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Cambridge to Peterborough

How to get from Cambridge to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cambridge to Peterborough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great NorthernGN015600+CrossCountryC75398
10:30AM1h20
Cambridge North (CMB)
11:50AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Great NorthernGN015600+CrossCountryC75398
10:30AM1h20
Cambridge North (CMB)
11:50AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great NorthernGN015600+CrossCountryC75398
10:30AM1h20
Cambridge North (CMB)
11:50AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$351One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great NorthernW58621+ThameslinkG81540
11:51AM1h39
Cambridge station (CBG)
01:30PMPeterborough station (PBO)
$551One-way
1 transfer
Great NorthernW58611+ThameslinkG81534
08:51AM1h39
Cambridge station (CBG)
10:30AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$551One-way
1 transfer
Abellio Greater AngliaLE803400+East Midlands TrainsJ60599
10:00AM1h22
Cambridge North (CMB)
11:22AMPeterborough station (PBO)
$351One-way
1 transfer
Great NorthernGN015500+CrossCountryC75401
11:30AM1h20
Cambridge North (CMB)
12:50PMPeterborough station (PBO)
$351One-way
1 transfer
Abellio Greater AngliaLE803300+East Midlands TrainsJ60598
11:00AM1h23
Cambridge North (CMB)
12:23PMPeterborough station (PBO)
$351One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Peterborough including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Peterborough is a train with an average price of $9 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Peterborough:

A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Peterborough costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Peterborough is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 46m.

The distance from Cambridge to Peterborough is approximately 29 miles (48 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Peterborough is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Peterborough:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Peterborough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, Cross Country to go to Peterborough by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Peterborough by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cambridge to Peterborough with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Peterborough often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Kings Cross (KGX), Edinburgh, Leicester, London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Peterborough and these popular destinations at a great price.
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