How to get from Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train?

From Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train

To get from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton station to Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 54 bus from Station Street, Leicester station to Orchard Street, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 5454
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
    ID PETGWGJ
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Peterborough City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough City Centre
    ID PETPTJA
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterborough
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Beaumont Leys
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orchard Street, Leicester
    ID lecdatap
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train via 4, CROSSCOUNTRY and 47

To get from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton station to Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 47 bus from Station Street, Leicester station to Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 4747
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
    ID PETGWGJ
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Peterborough City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough City Centre
    ID PETPTJA
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterborough
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Leicester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjmg
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Peterborough to Leicester
The distance between Peterborough, East Midlands and Leicester, East Midlands is approximately 48.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in East Midlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Peterborough

Peterborough is located at Peterborough, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton.

Train stations close to Peterborough:

  • Peterborough

Bus stations close to Peterborough:

  • City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton
  • City Hospital Bretton Gate, North Bretton
  • City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
Public transport stations close to Leicester, East Midlands

Leicester is located at Leicester, East Midlands and the nearest public transport station is Orchard Street, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Orchard Street, Leicester
  • Abbey Street, Leicester
  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
Related Routes

Alternative route from Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train via 4, CROSSCOUNTRY and 47

To get from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton station to Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough City Centre station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 47 bus from Station Street, Leicester station to Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 4747
Walk to Leicester
Leaves from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
    ID PETGWGJ
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Peterborough City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough City Centre
    ID PETPTJA
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Peterborough
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Station Street, Leicester
    ID lecdgjad
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Leicester
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjmg
    6 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leicester
    Walk to
    Leicester
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Peterborough to Leicester?

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 54.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Peterborough to Leicester?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Peterborough and Leicester in East Midlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands?

    The 4 bus line goes from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton station near Peterborough to Peterborough City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Peterborough City Centre station near Leicester in East Midlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Peterborough and Leicester in East Midlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Peterborough to get to Leicester in East Midlands?

    Get on the 4 bus from the City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton stop near Peterborough in East Midlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Peterborough and Leicester in East Midlands?

    Get off the bus at the Peterborough City Centre stop, which is closest to Leicester in East Midlands.

  • When is the first train from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands?

    The first train from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands is CrossCountry. It leaves the Peterborough station at 07:10.

  • When is the last train from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands?

    The last train from Peterborough to Leicester in East Midlands is the CrossCountry line. It leaves the Peterborough station at 23:00.

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