What is the best way to travel from Sunderland to Peterborough?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Peterborough from Sunderland. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Peterborough from Sunderland?
You can reach Peterborough with just £71 by taking a Train from Tyne & Wear Metro, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Tyne & Wear Metro3h 28m006:17SunderlandCentral Station09:45PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Tyne & Wear Metro goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 06:17:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Tyne & Wear Metro3h 13m006:47SunderlandCentral Station10:00PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Tyne & Wear Metro goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 06:47:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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Northern2h 59m007:09SunderlandCentral Station10:08PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 07:09:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 10:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Northern3h 5m007:57SunderlandCentral Station11:02PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 07:57:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 11:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Grand Central3h 1m006:44SunderlandCentral Station09:45PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Grand Central goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 06:44:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
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What are the fastest trips from Sunderland to Peterborough?
You can get to Peterborough from Sunderland in just 2h 59m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Northern2h 59m007:09SunderlandCentral Station10:08PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 07:09:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 10:08:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 59m
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Grand Central3h 1m006:44SunderlandCentral Station09:45PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Grand Central goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 06:44:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £74 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 1m
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Northern3h 5m007:57SunderlandCentral Station11:02PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 07:57:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 11:02:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
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Tyne & Wear Metro3h 13m006:47SunderlandCentral Station10:00PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Tyne & Wear Metro goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 06:47:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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Tyne & Wear Metro3h 28m006:17SunderlandCentral Station09:45PeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Tyne & Wear Metro goes from Central Station, Sunderland (United Kingdom) at 28/02/2026 06:17:00 to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/02/2026 09:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £71 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 28m
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Bus from Sunderland to Peterborough
What are the most popular stations in Sunderland and Peterborough?
In Sunderland, you will usually depart from Dame Dorothy Street, Interchange or Central Station, while in Peterborough you will be arriving at Rivergate, Bus Stop or Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Peterborough from Sunderland? With 5 connections between 3 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Sunderland and Peterborough, you can pay as low as £71 with a Train from Tyne & Wear Metro.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Peterborough in just 2h 59m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Sunderland and Peterborough are Tyne & Wear Metro, Northern and Grand Central, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Sunderland and Peterborough is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from East Boldon or to Eye, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Cambridge Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Sunderland to Peterborough?
The most popular companies between Sunderland and Peterborough, are Tyne & Wear Metro, Northern and Grand Central. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Tyne & Wear Metro, Northern and Grand Central
All you need to know when you travel from Sunderland to Peterborough
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Sunderland to Peterborough. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Sunderland to Peterborough
How can I reach Peterborough from Sunderland?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Peterborough from Sunderland.
How far is Peterborough from Sunderland?
The distance between Sunderland and Peterborough is 270.6 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Sunderland and Peterborough?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 46 kgs, and a flight 67 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Sunderland to Peterborough?
You can get to Peterborough with just £71 by taking a Train from Tyne & Wear Metro.
What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Peterborough?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Peterborough in just 2h 59m with a Train from Northern.
More routes to Sunderland and to Peterborough
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Sunderland and to Peterborough. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
