The average train between Peterborough and Bury takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Bury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Bury. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Bury at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Bury. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Bury station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Peterborough to Bury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Bury train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
The distance between Peterborough and Bury is 178.3 km. The road distance is 258 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Bury via Leeds, Manchester Victoria, and Victoria in around 2h 49m.