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

From Leicester to Peterborough by bus and train

To get from Leicester to Peterborough in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 44A bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 4 bus from Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough station to City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44A44A
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 44
Walk to Peterborough
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdgjtd
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44A44A
    Wait for bus
    44A
    Wigston Magna
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peterborough
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough
    ID PETPGTW
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Bretton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton
    ID PETPTAM
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Peterborough
    Walk to
    Peterborough
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Leicester to Peterborough by bus and train via 31E, CROSSCOUNTRY and 4

To get from Leicester to Peterborough in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31E bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 4 bus from Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough station to City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 31E31E
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 44
Walk to Peterborough
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjdpt
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 31E31E
    Wait for bus
    31E
    Oadby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peterborough
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough
    ID PETPGTW
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Bretton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton
    ID PETPTAM
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Peterborough
    Walk to
    Peterborough
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Leicester to Peterborough

The distance between Leicester, East Midlands and Peterborough, East Midlands is approximately 47.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leicester to Peterborough 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 Leicester

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
  • Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
  • Abbey Street, Leicester

Public transport stations close to Peterborough, East Midlands

Peterborough is located at Peterborough, East Midlands 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 Mental Health Unit, North Bretton
  • City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton
  • City Hospital Bretton Gate, North Bretton

Related Routes

Alternative route from Leicester to Peterborough by bus and train via 31E, CROSSCOUNTRY and 4

To get from Leicester to Peterborough in East Midlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 31E bus from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station to Rail Station, Leicester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 4 bus from Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough station to City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min.

103min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 31E31E
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 44
Walk to Peterborough
Leaves from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjdpt
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 31E31E
    Wait for bus
    31E
    Oadby
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rail Station, Leicester
    ID lecdjtpw
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leicester
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Stansted Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Peterborough
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Queensgate Bus Park, Peterborough
    ID PETPGTW
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Bretton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    City Hospital Main Entrance, North Bretton
    ID PETPTAM
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Peterborough
    Walk to
    Peterborough
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 44A, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 31E, Bus line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

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

    The 44A bus line goes from Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester station near Leicester to Wigston Magna station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Wigston Magna station near Peterborough in East Midlands

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

    The total travel time between Leicester and Peterborough in East Midlands by bus and train is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the 44A bus from the Haymarket Bus Station, Leicester stop near Leicester in East Midlands.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wigston Magna stop, which is closest to Peterborough in East Midlands.

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

    The first train from Leicester to Peterborough in East Midlands is CrossCountry. It leaves the Leicester station at 07:15.

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

    The last train from Leicester to Peterborough in East Midlands is the CrossCountry line. It leaves the Leicester station at 22:16.

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