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TomorrowJun 24
from $132
WedJun 25
from $100
ThuJun 26
from $100
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SatJun 28
SunJun 29
MonJun 30
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Peterborough
    Destination location: Peterborough
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 24 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Arrival time: June 24 at
    Destination city: Peterborough
    Destination location: Peterborough
    Operated by: East Midlands RailwayEast Midlands Railway
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Peterborough.

Average Price$19 - $24Average Duration5h 40m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$76 - $138Average Duration3h
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $35Average Duration2h 50m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Peterborough

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Peterborough. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
2h 50mAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Peterborough: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$102
Average train trip duration3h
Number of daily trains3.166666666666666
Earliest train departure7:43am
Distance103 miles (166 km)
Latest train departure4:43pm

Manchester to Peterborough Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/21
$96
06/22
No data
Today
$126
06/24
$126
06/25
$96
06/26
$96
06/27
$96
06/28
$96
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Peterborough was searched and found on Jun 27, 2025 with a price of $96

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Peterborough, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $96 to $127 for a train ticket from Manchester to Peterborough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $96 which is on 2025-06-27.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Peterborough is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Peterborough, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Manchester and Peterborough, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Peterborough while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

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Train from Peterborough to Manchester

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