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Compare train 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 train, with an average ticket price of L 341 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. 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 L 341, while a train costs an average of L 341.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
L 341 Average price Cheapest | L 209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Peterborough to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Peterborough to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 34m by train vs 2h 56m by car). Tickets start at around L 341 compared to roughly L 209 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Peterborough to Manchester
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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W847144:35 PM 2h30 Peterborough station (PBO) 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) L 183 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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4:35 PM 2h30 Peterborough station (PBO) 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) L 183 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G80183+W84714
4:35 PM 2h30 Peterborough station (PBO) 7:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) L 183 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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G01188+C215953:57 PM 2h38 Peterborough station (PBO) 6:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) L 284 1 One-way 2 transfers - G08060+C21595
3:35 PM 3h00 Peterborough station (PBO) 6:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) L 284 1 One-way 1 transfer - G08124+C24623
3:57 PM 2h40 Peterborough station (PBO) 6:37 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) L 294 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Manchester as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Grand Central Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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