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Compare train and bus for Peterborough to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. 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 bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$61 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Manchester:
A train is $26 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Manchester costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Manchester 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country, Grand Central Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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