When traveling between London and Peterborough, where do I depart from London and where do I arrive in Peterborough?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Peterborough: Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station. Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from London to Peterborough depart from London St Pancras International to Peterborough.

Which travel companies can get me from London to Peterborough?

The following travel companies offer services from London to Peterborough: Travel with FlixBus or National Express for buses to Peterborough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Peterborough tickets on Omio for $7 (€6). Travel with LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia for trains to Peterborough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER London to Peterborough tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).

Is there a direct service to Peterborough from London?

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Peterborough with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to Peterborough with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day. You'll find 10 direct trains a day to Peterborough with LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern or Grand Central Trains. Direct services to Peterborough tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

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Travel Information from London to Peterborough

Distance	73 miles (118 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$7 - $16
Cheapest mode	Bus • $7 (€6) • 1 h 55 min
Fastest mode	Train • $16 (€14) • 45 min
Popular travel companies	FlixBus or LNER

Take a train or bus to travel 73 miles (118 km) between London and Peterborough. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Peterborough.

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

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

11:35AM1h55

London

01:30PMPeterborough, Queensgate Bus Station

$131One-way

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11:35AM1h55

London

01:30PMPeterborough, Queensgate Bus Station

$131One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

11:35AM1h55

London

01:30PMPeterborough, Queensgate Bus Station

$131One-way

0 transfers

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11:00AM2h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

01:30PMPeterborough, Queensgate Bus Station

$131One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from London to Peterborough

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Peterborough, 85,51% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Peterborough and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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You can travel by travel between London and Peterborough with Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink and FlixBus. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

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Greater Anglia is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to intercity services. The commuter trains run at regular intervals throughout the day, while the intercity services run at peak times. The train types include the InterCity 125, InterCity 225, Class 90, Class 91, Class 360 and Class 379. The ticket types available are Standard, First Class and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and refreshment trolleys. The most popular routes for Greater Anglia are London Liverpool Street to Norwich, London Liverpool Street to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street to Ipswich.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Great Northern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed trains, regional trains, and sleeper services. The high-speed trains are called InterCity Express Trains and they offer a fast and comfortable journey between major cities. The regional trains are called Regional Express Trains and they provide a slower but more frequent service to smaller towns and villages. The sleeper services are called Caledonian Sleeper Trains and they offer overnight journeys with comfortable sleeping compartments. Great Northern offers a variety of ticket types, including single, return, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. The most popular routes for Great Northern are London to Cambridge, London to Peterborough, and London to Norwich. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Peterborough travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FAQs: Travel from London to Peterborough

FAQs: 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.

There are 2 ways to get from London to Peterborough: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between London and Peterborough is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

Taking a bus costs $9 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $16 (€14).

The fastest way to get to Peterborough from London is by train with an average travel time of 45 min.

Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:

Bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.

The distance is approximately 73 miles (118 km) from London to Peterborough.

The average frequency per day from London to Peterborough is:

7 buses a day.
11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from London to 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 when traveling from London to Peterborough:

Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from London to Peterborough depart from London St Pancras International to Peterborough.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Peterborough:

Travel with FlixBus or National Express for buses to Peterborough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus London to Peterborough tickets on Omio for $7 (€6).
Travel with LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains or Abellio Greater Anglia for trains to Peterborough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER London to Peterborough tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Peterborough with the following travel companies:

You can check for a direct bus to Peterborough with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
You'll find 10 direct trains a day to Peterborough with LNER, Thameslink, Great Northern or Grand Central Trains.

Direct services to Peterborough tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from London to Peterborough don't make Peterborough their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Peterborough are Edinburgh, Cambridge, Birmingham or London Stansted Airport, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Peterborough to any of these top destinations today!

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