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Peterborough to Birmingham by train
It takes an average of 1h 48m to travel from Peterborough to Birmingham by train, over a distance of around 69 miles (111 km). There are normally 24 trains per day traveling from Peterborough to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from $19.28 when you book in advance.
| First train | 5:10 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 10:00 pm | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 44m | |
| Distance | 69 miles (111 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $19.28 | |
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Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham in 1 hour 44 minutes
If you want to travel from Peterborough to Birmingham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Peterborough to Birmingham by train to take around 1 hour 48 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 44 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 24 trains per day running on this route, which spans 111 km. There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Birmingham.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Peterborough to Birmingham start from $19.28 when you book in advance.
If you want to know more about the journey, keep reading for train schedules, tips on finding cheap tickets and FAQs, including first and last train times. Want to go straight to booking? Start a search with us today!
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Planning a trip to the UK soon? As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
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