How to travel from Peterborough to Birmingham

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Travel Information to Birmingham from Peterborough

distanceDistance69 miles (112 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$16 - $25
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 1 h 44 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 1 h 44 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or CrossCountry

Travel 69 miles (112 km) by train or bus from Peterborough to Birmingham. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or CrossCountry among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Peterborough to Birmingham.

Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Peterborough to Birmingham

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 11Cheapest 24
Average price 26 24Cheapest
Average duration1h 44m3h 5m
Direct Options
First departure4:55 AM4:10 AM
Last departure10:00 PM10:55 PM
No. of daily departures64
Companies
  • Cross Country
  • National Express

Travel options
from Peterborough to Birmingham

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Cross Country
05:05PM2h34
Peterborough
07:39PMBirmingham
$251One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Cross Country
05:05PM2h34
Peterborough
07:39PMBirmingham
$251One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Cross Country
05:05PM2h34
Peterborough
07:39PMBirmingham
$251One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Cross Country
11:05AM2h34
Peterborough
01:39PMBirmingham
$331One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:55AM3h05
Peterborough
01:00PMBirmingham
$371One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Peterborough to Birmingham

National Express and CrossCountry will get you from Peterborough to Birmingham at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Birmingham from Peterborough. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Birmingham from Peterborough, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      FAQs: Travel from Peterborough to Birmingham

      FAQs: Travel to Birmingham 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 Peterborough to Birmingham.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options between Peterborough and Birmingham. You can take a train or bus.

      The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Birmingham is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $16 (€14) compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

      A train is $9 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Birmingham costing on average $25 (€22).

      The quickest way to travel to Birmingham from Peterborough is by train, which takes on average 1 h 44 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Bus takes on average 2 h 33 min.

      The distance from Peterborough to Birmingham is approximately 69 miles (112 km).

      The average frequency per day from Peterborough to Birmingham is:

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Peterborough and Birmingham 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 from Peterborough to Birmingham:

        • Buses mostly leave from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and tend to arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
        • Trains most often depart from Peterborough at Peterborough and arrive in Birmingham at Birmingham New Street.

        The following travel companies offer services from Peterborough to Birmingham:

        • Travel with National Express for buses to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Peterborough to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $26 (€23).
        • Travel with CrossCountry for trains to Birmingham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Peterborough to Birmingham tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).

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

        • You can book a direct bus with.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        Direct services to Birmingham 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 trip.

        Looking to extend your trip from Peterborough to Birmingham? Many Omio customers who go from Peterborough to Birmingham usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Paris, Edinburgh or Liverpool from Birmingham, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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