The average train between Salford and Peterborough takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Salford to Peterborough. 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 Salford and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salford is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 6:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Salford to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Salford station and arriving at Peterborough station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Salford to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Salford to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Salford to Peterborough train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Salford and Peterborough is 170.2 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough via Doncaster in around 2h 30m.