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Compare bus and train for Plymouth to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $86. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $86, and a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 226 miles (364 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$131 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration 8h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Peterborough:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Peterborough costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
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How to get from Plymouth to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:00 AM5h50Plymouth1:50 PMPeterborough$1291One-way0 transfers
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8:00 AM5h50Plymouth1:50 PMPeterborough$1291One-way0 transfers
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8:00 AM5h50Plymouth1:50 PMPeterborough$1291One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Peterborough:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Peterborough costing on average $131 (€106).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Peterborough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Peterborough by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Peterborough by train.
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