What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Peterborough?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Peterborough is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Peterborough?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Peterborough is to train via London which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Peterborough?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Queensgate Bus Stn via Varsity Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Peterborough?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Peterborough via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Southampton to Peterborough?

The distance between Southampton and Peterborough is 159 miles. The road distance is 150.6 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Peterborough without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Peterborough without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Peterborough?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Southampton to Peterborough, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Peterborough bus from?

Southampton to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Peterborough train from?

Southampton to Peterborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Peterborough?

The best way to get from Southampton to Peterborough is to train via London which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Southampton to Peterborough bus arrive?

Southampton to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Varsity Drive station.

Where does the Southampton to Peterborough train arrive?

Southampton to Peterborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Peterborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Peterborough is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Southampton to Peterborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Peterborough?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Peterborough?

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Where can I stay near Peterborough?

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Peterborough by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 40m
£53–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Varsity Drivebus T65 / ...
2. Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus T29
6h 5m
£33–81
Drive 149.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Peterboroughcar 149.7 mi
2h 42m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
3h 23m
£73–152
Train, line 20 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Coventrytrain
2. Take the bus from Coventry Station to Bus Stationbus 20
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Peterboroughtrain
5h 23m

Southampton to Peterborough by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Peterborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Queensgate Bus Stn via Varsity Drive in around 6h 5m.

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