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Compare train for Preston to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €95 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €95, while a train costs an average of €95.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€95 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Peterborough, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 7m by train vs 3h 16m by car). Tickets start at around €95 compared to roughly €49 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.
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How to get from Preston to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:44 AM 3h18 Preston 2:02 PM Peterborough €75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:44 AM 3h18 Preston 2:02 PM Peterborough €75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:44 AM 3h18 Preston 2:02 PM Peterborough €75 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Peterborough as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry to go to Peterborough by train.
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