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Compare bus and train for Portsmouth to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €61, while a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
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Tickets start at around €61 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€14. The journey takes 3h 27m versus 2h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Portsmouth to Peterborough
How to get from Portsmouth to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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C82542_C823679:08 AM 4h00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 1:08 PM Peterborough station (PBO) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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C82542_C823679:08 AM 4h00 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 1:08 PM Peterborough station (PBO) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+
G801769:19 AM 3h14 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 12:33 PM Peterborough station (PBO) €60 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
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G26171_C823638:32 AM 4h04 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 12:36 PM Peterborough station (PBO) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G26167_C823588:03 AM 4h05 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 12:08 PM Peterborough station (PBO) €51 1 One-way 1 transfer
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross8:21 AM 3h29 Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) 11:50 AM Peterborough station (PBO) €68 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Portsmouth and Peterborough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Portsmouth & Southsea (PMS) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with Thameslink, South Western Railway to go to Peterborough by train.
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