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Heathrow Airport to Peterborough
From £33.80 one-way*
Peterborough services
Currently, our services to and from Peterborough are operating for select events only.
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Coach from London Heathrow Airport to Peterborough
Our coaches travel from Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5 and Central Bus Station) to Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station with one-way fares starting from £33.80*.
Enjoy a guaranteed seat with every booking, free Wi-Fi, a generous luggage allowance and more, so you can travel in style for less.
| Heathrow to Peterborough journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 50 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £33.80 * |
| Distance (approx) | 153km |
| No. of stops | 4 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 0:15am/21:40pm |
Our Heathrow to Peterborough services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 788 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Hemel Hempstead, Bridge Street
- Luton Airport Bus Station
- Hitchin Town
- Cambridge (Trumpington Park & Ride)
- Cambridge (Parkside)
- Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station
Departing from Heathrow Airport
Our coaches from Heathrow Airport depart for Peterborough up to 6 times per day. At Heathrow, you will find many facilities, should you need them before boarding our coaches.
Facilities near our stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Arriving at Peterborough
Queensgate Bus Station is conveniently located in the heart of the city, right next to the Queengate Shopping Centre. This means finishing your journey off couldn't be easier, especially if you are connecting to Peterborough Rail Station, which is only a 6-minute walk away.
Many local bus services also utilise the station, as well as a nearby taxi rank.
Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 0.15am, arriving at Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station at 3.05am.
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 21.40pm, arriving at Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station at 0.55am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Peterborough is available from £33.80*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Peterborough take 2 hrs 50 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 12.03.2025 for travel between 12.03.2025 - 07.07.2025.
