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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Manchester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 9m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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  1. Take the train from Peterborough to Doncastertrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 57m
£39–80

Peterborough to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 29m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 31m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express6h 21m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express2h 30m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Peterborough to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Peterborough to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 139.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Peterborough, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly via Doncaster in around 2h 57m.

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