The average train between Peterborough and Manchester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Manchester station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Peterborough to Manchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Manchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Peterborough to Manchester train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Peterborough and Manchester is 167 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadilly via Doncaster in around 2h 55m.