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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity coaches per day from Cambridge to Peterborough. Traveling by coach from Cambridge to Peterborough usually takes around 2 hours and 2 minutes, but the fastest National Express coach can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 29 mi (47 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £8.56 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Coach lines | 1 |
What coach companies travel from Cambridge to Peterborough?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Cambridge to Peterborough. National Express connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 9 | 2h 3m | £16.06 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 2 hours and 2 minutes to cover the 29 miles from Cambridge to Peterborough. However, the fastest coach only takes 45 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Peterborough. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Cambridge to Peterborough, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 9 scheduled coaches that travel from Cambridge to Peterborough every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Cambridge, CAM to Peterborough, PTE; ticket prices start at £12.16.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Cambridge City Centre
Cambridge has two coach stations with service to Peterborough.
All coach stations in Cambridge:
Cambridge City Centre
Trumpington Park & Ride
Where does the coach arrive in Peterborough?
Main arrival station: Queensgate Bus Station
All coaches from Cambridge arrive at one main station in Peterborough.
Coach stations in Peterborough:
Queensgate Bus Station
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