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Compare train and bus for London to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, while a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 1h 9m faster (1h 1m by train vs 2h 10m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€38 vs €41). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from London to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G0810011:10 AM0h45London Kings Cross (KGX)11:55 AMPeterborough station (PBO)€241One-way0 transfers
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G0810011:10 AM0h45London Kings Cross (KGX)11:55 AMPeterborough station (PBO)€241One-way0 transfers
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G0810011:10 AM0h45London Kings Cross (KGX)11:55 AMPeterborough station (PBO)€241One-way0 transfers
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G0809510:10 AM0h46London Kings Cross (KGX)10:56 AMPeterborough station (PBO)€241One-way0 transfers
G0810612:10 PM0h46London Kings Cross (KGX)12:56 PMPeterborough station (PBO)€241One-way0 transfers
Y1483411:17 AM0h46London Kings Cross (KGX)12:03 PMPeterborough station (PBO)€241One-way0 transfers
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- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains, Greater Anglia to go to Peterborough by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Thameslink, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains.
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