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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Peterborough | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Peterborough | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Peterborough | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Peterborough | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags | ||||
| Train | Peterborough | Manchester Piccadilly | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to go from Peterborough to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Peterborough to Manchester by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Peterborough to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Manchester start from $32. The average price for this train route is around $65. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Manchester?
The average train ride duration from Peterborough to Manchester is 3h 8m, covering a distance of 103 miles (167 km). The quickest train can get you there in 3h 5m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators service the Peterborough to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 3 trains available per day, including services from East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Peterborough to Manchester?
The earliest train departs from Peterborough to Manchester at 7:24am. And the latest train departs at 5:25pm.
What is the best train operator from Peterborough to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Peterborough to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Peterborough to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Peterborough to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Peterborough to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Peterborough to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $31 to $127 for a train ticket from Peterborough to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-12-14.
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