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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Peterborough to London: Most travelers catch their bus from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station. Most travelers board their train from Peterborough and arrive in London St Pancras International.

Which travel companies can take me from Peterborough to London?

The following travel companies offer services from Peterborough to London: National Express, FlixBus or Bus can take you to London by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Peterborough to London for $6 (€5). Travel with East Coast, Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains or Grand Central Trains for trains to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Coast Peterborough to London tickets on Omio for $17 (€14).

Can I travel directly between Peterborough and London?

Yes, there are direct routes from Peterborough to London with the following travel companies: You can check for a direct bus to London with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day. You'll find 25 direct trains a day to London with East Coast, Thameslink, Great Northern or Grand Central Trains. Direct services to London 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 Peterborough to London

Distance	73 miles (118 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$6 - $17
Cheapest mode	Bus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 50 min
Fastest mode	Train • $17 (€14) • 48 min
Popular travel companies	National Express or East Coast

Travel 73 miles (118 km) by train or bus between Peterborough and London. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or East Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Peterborough to London.

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from Peterborough to London

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

Our recommendation

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

10:11AM0h49

Peterborough station (PBO)

11:00AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$301One-way

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Cheapest

09:25PM1h50

Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station

11:15PMLondon

$121One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

07:20AM0h48

Peterborough station (PBO)

08:08AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$321One-way

0 transfers

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Bus

09:08AM0h51

Peterborough station (PBO)

09:59AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$301One-way

0 transfers

09:50AM0h49

Peterborough station (PBO)

10:39AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$321One-way

0 transfers

08:46AM0h51

Peterborough station (PBO)

09:37AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)

$301One-way

0 transfers

09:25PM2h20

Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station

11:45PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station

$121One-way

0 transfers

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Peterborough to London

National Express, Thameslink and Great Northern will get you between Peterborough and London at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Train Companies

Bus Companies

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.

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.

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.

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 Peterborough - London 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.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Peterborough to London

FAQs: Travel to London 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 London.

There are 2 travel options from Peterborough to London: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to London from Peterborough is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Peterborough to London:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train with an average ticket price of $17 (€14) from Peterborough to London.

The fastest way to get to London from Peterborough is by train with an average travel time of 48 min.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Getting to London by bus takes 1 h 50 min on average.

London is approximately 73 miles (118 km) away from Peterborough.

The average frequency per day from Peterborough to London is:

1 bus per day.
25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to London from 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 Peterborough to London:

Most travelers catch their bus from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
Most travelers board their train from Peterborough and arrive in London St Pancras International.

The following travel companies offer services from Peterborough to London:

National Express, FlixBus or Bus can take you to London by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Peterborough to London for $6 (€5).
Travel with East Coast, Thameslink, Great Northern, Abellio Greater Anglia, East Midlands Trains or Grand Central Trains for trains to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for East Coast Peterborough to London tickets on Omio for $17 (€14).

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

You can check for a direct bus to London with FlixBus with 1 direct bus per day.
You'll find 25 direct trains a day to London with East Coast, Thameslink, Great Northern or Grand Central Trains.

Direct services to London 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.

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

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