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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 42m. 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 $34.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Peterborough to Manchester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Manchester costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
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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.
G08106+
G1583912:57 PM2h54Peterborough station (PBO)3:51 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$481One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G08106+G1583912:57 PM2h54Peterborough station (PBO)3:51 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$481One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G80176+W8469212:34 PM2h31Peterborough station (PBO)3:05 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$951One-way1 transfer
Other options
W29935+C21810+G0810612:57 PM2h38Peterborough station (PBO)3:35 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$881One-way2 transfers- G08106+G1590012:57 PM2h52Peterborough station (PBO)3:49 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$911One-way1 transfer
- C215931:26 PM3h09Peterborough station (PBO)4:35 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)$1001One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Manchester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Manchester costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
- 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 Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with east_midlands_trains.
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