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 Leicester, take the 4 bus from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton station to Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough City Centre station. Next, take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Peterborough station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
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 Leicester
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train via 4P, 9 and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Peterborough to Leicester in Leicester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4P bus from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton station to Bus Station, Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Oakham station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4P4P
Bus - 99
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
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 - 4P4P
    Wait for bus
    4P
    Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stamford
    ID linagjgw
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Oakham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Oakham
    ID rtladjmj
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakham
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station Leicester
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Peterborough to Leicester

The distance between Peterborough, Leicester and Leicester, Leicester is approximately 47.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leicester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Peterborough

Peterborough is located at Peterborough, Leicester and the nearest public transport station is City Hospital Bretton Gate, North Bretton.

Train stations close to Peterborough:

  • Peterborough

Bus stations close to Peterborough:

  • City Hospital Bretton Gate, North Bretton
  • City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
  • Knowle Walk, Netherton

Public transport stations close to Leicester, Leicester

Leicester is located at Leicester, Leicester and the nearest public transport station is Rail Station, Leicester.

Bus stations close to Leicester:

  • Rail Station, Leicester
  • Station Street, Leicester
  • Prebend Street, Leicester

Related Routes

Alternative route from Peterborough to Leicester by bus and train via 4P, 9 and CROSSCOUNTRY

To get from Peterborough to Leicester in Leicester, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4P bus from City Hospital Mental Health Unit, North Bretton station to Bus Station, Stamford station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the CROSSCOUNTRY train from Oakham station to Leicester station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4P4P
Bus - 99
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
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 - 4P4P
    Wait for bus
    4P
    Stamford
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Stamford
    ID linagjgw
    37 min
  • 4
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Oakham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station, Oakham
    ID rtladjmj
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakham
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Birmingham New Street
  • 8
    Ride to train station Leicester
    Ride to train station
    Leicester
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

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

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 4P, Bus line 9, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Peterborough and Leicester?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Peterborough to Leicester?

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

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

    The total travel time between Peterborough in East Midlands and Leicester in Leicester by bus and train is about 2 hr 7 min.

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

    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?

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

  • When is the first train from Peterborough to Leicester?

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

  • When is the last train from Peterborough to Leicester?

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

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