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How to get fromPreston to Peterboroughby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Peterborough by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 50m
    £55–92

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    4. Take the train from Doncaster to Peterboroughtrain train
    5h 58m
    £33–55

  3. Drive  160.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Peterboroughcar car 160.5 mi
    3h 3m
    £40–58

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    5h 10m
    £99–331

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    4h 21m
    £75–115

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    4h 54m
    £69–109

Preston to Peterborough by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Peterborough via Leeds in around 3h 50m.

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