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 - £80 and takes 5h 50m.

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 38m and costs £50 - £170.

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 Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m 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 38m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Southampton to Peterborough bus arrive?

Southampton to Peterborough bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 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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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 38m
£54–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus B22
5h 50m
£32–77
Drive 149.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Peterboroughcar 149.7 mi
2h 42m
£37–53
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
£73–162
Train #2
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
5h 11m
£130–180

Southampton to Peterborough by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 157.6 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Queensgate Bus Stn via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 5h 50m.

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