The average train between Peterborough and Old Trafford takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Peterborough to Old Trafford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Old Trafford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Peterborough and Old Trafford is 168.7 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Old Trafford via Doncaster, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Exchange Quay in around 3h 35m.