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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Stansted to Peterborough. Traveling by bus from Stansted to Peterborough usually takes around 3 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest National Express bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 50m |
| Cheapest price | $28.11 |
| Most frequent service | National Express |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Stansted to Peterborough?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Stansted to Peterborough. National Express is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 2 | 3h 8m | $28.11 |
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 bus takes an average of 3 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 50 miles from Stansted to Peterborough. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 50 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 bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 8:00pm and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Stansted to Peterborough, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Stansted to Peterborough. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Stansted to Peterborough; ticket prices start at $16.95.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Stansted?
Main departure station: Stansted Airport London (STN)
Most buses depart from the main station in Stansted.
All bus stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport London (STN)
Where does the bus arrive in Peterborough?
Main arrival station: Queensgate Bus Station
All buses from Stansted arrive at one main station in Peterborough.
All bus stations in Peterborough:
Queensgate Bus Station
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