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Compare train and bus for Northampton to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. 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 $30, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 34 miles (56 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Peterborough:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Peterborough costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
Travel optionsfrom Northampton to Peterborough
How to get from Northampton to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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G0081010:28 AM2h45Northampton station (NMP)1:13 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$781One-way1 transfer
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G0081010:28 AM2h45Northampton station (NMP)1:13 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$781One-way1 transfer
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G0081010:28 AM2h45Northampton station (NMP)1:13 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$781One-way1 transfer
Other options
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Tube from London Euston to Finsbury Park8:50 AM3h41Northampton station (NMP)12:31 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$781One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Peterborough:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Peterborough costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 29m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Peterborough by train.
- Travel with Stagecoach Midlands to go to Peterborough by bus.
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