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Compare train and bus for Peterborough to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 $19, while a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 69 miles (112 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$19 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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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How to get from Peterborough to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G009846:54 PM1h44Peterborough station (PBO)8:38 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
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- G009846:54 PM1h44Peterborough station (PBO)8:38 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G009846:54 PM1h44Peterborough station (PBO)8:38 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G009825:54 PM1h44Peterborough station (PBO)7:38 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
- G009732:54 PM1h44Peterborough station (PBO)4:38 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$181One-way0 transfers
- G009599:54 AM1h44Peterborough station (PBO)11:38 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Birmingham:
A train is $9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Birmingham costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 6m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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