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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 51m
    £59–96

  2. Drive  160.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Peterboroughcar car 160.5 mi
    3h 2m
    £40–58

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain train
    5h 8m
    £49–91

  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
    £102–393

  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 19m
    £82–130

  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
    £76–121

Preston to Peterborough by train

Calendar109Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Peterborough via Leeds in around 3h 51m.

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