How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Peterborough?

The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Peterborough start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Peterborough?

The average train journey time from Cambridge to Peterborough is 50m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Peterborough route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Greater Anglia , ThamesLink .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Peterborough?

The earliest train from Cambridge to Peterborough departs at 08:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.

Which is the best train operator from Cambridge to Peterborough?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cambridge to Peterborough?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cambridge to Peterborough?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cambridge to Peterborough?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Cambridge to Peterborough from £9

Next train departures

Next departures from Cambridge to Peterborough on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	19:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	49m	19:49	Peterborough	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cambridge to Peterborough on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	51m	08:51	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	09:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	49m	09:49	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	15:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	49m	15:49	Peterborough	No tags
Train	16:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	51m	16:51	Peterborough	No tags
Train	17:00	Cambridge Central Train Station	53m	17:53	Peterborough	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Peterborough. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day

50mAverage duration

31 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£9 - £28	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

Greater Anglia

4/521 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.8

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cambridge to Peterborough by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Cambridge to Peterborough?
The cheapest train tickets from Cambridge to Peterborough start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Cambridge to Peterborough?
The average train journey time from Cambridge to Peterborough is 50m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Cambridge to Peterborough route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, ThamesLink.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Cambridge to Peterborough?
The earliest train from Cambridge to Peterborough departs at 08:00. And the latest train departs at 20:00.
Which is the best train operator from Cambridge to Peterborough?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Cambridge to Peterborough?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Cambridge to Peterborough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ThamesLink, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Cambridge to Peterborough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ThamesLink, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£14

11/12

£16

Today

£16

13/12

£14

14/12

£14

15/12

£13

16/12

£12

17/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Cambridge to Peterborough was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Cambridge to Peterborough as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £25 for a train ticket from Cambridge to Peterborough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-16.

Usually Greater Anglia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.