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How to travel from Preston to Peterborough

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Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €56.

Distance: 131 miles (211 km)

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from Preston to Peterborough

How to get from Preston to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Preston to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
08:44AM3h23
Preston
12:07PMPeterborough
$701One-way
0 transfers

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Northern Rail (3)
08:44AM3h23
Preston
12:07PMPeterborough
$701One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
08:44AM3h23
Preston
12:07PMPeterborough
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Peterborough

Travel to Peterborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Peterborough.

FAQs

You can get from Preston to Peterborough 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Peterborough is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $41 (€37) compared to other travel options to Peterborough:

Taking a train costs $9 (€8) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $50 (€45) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Peterborough from Preston is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 22 min.

Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:

Bus takes on average 8 h 40 min.

You should expect to travel around 131 miles (211 km) between Preston and Peterborough.

The average frequency per day from Preston to Peterborough is:

  • Around 3 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Peterborough from Preston as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Peterborough:

    The following travel companies offer services from Preston to Peterborough:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Peterborough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Preston to Peterborough tickets on Omio for $50 (€45).
    • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast for trains to Peterborough. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Preston to Peterborough tickets on Omio for $41 (€37).

    Yes, there are direct services available from Preston to Peterborough with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Peterborough as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Peterborough from Preston.

    Omio customers who travel from Preston to Peterborough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Birmingham or London Stansted Airport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Peterborough and these popular destinations at a great price.

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