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

The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Cambridge start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Cambridge?

The average train journey time from Peterborough to Cambridge is 51m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Cambridge route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Greater Anglia , ThamesLink .

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

The earliest train from Peterborough to Cambridge departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 22:19.

Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Cambridge?

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 Peterborough to Cambridge?

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 Peterborough to Cambridge?

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 Peterborough to Cambridge?

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 Peterborough to Cambridge from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Peterborough to Cambridge on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:13	Peterborough	56m	08:09	Cambridge Central Train Station	Cheapest
Train	08:16	Peterborough	49m	09:05	Cambridge Central Train Station	Fastest
Train	15:16	Peterborough	49m	16:05	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	16:16	Peterborough	49m	17:05	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags
Train	17:16	Peterborough	58m	18:14	Cambridge Central Train Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Peterborough to Cambridge

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cambridge. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

30 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£10 - £27	Average duration51m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£6 - £6	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 Peterborough to Cambridge 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 Peterborough to Cambridge?
The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Cambridge start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Cambridge?
The average train journey time from Peterborough to Cambridge is 51m, covering a distance of 31 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 49m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Cambridge route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 4 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, ThamesLink.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Peterborough to Cambridge?
The earliest train from Peterborough to Cambridge departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 22:19.
Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Cambridge?
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 Peterborough to Cambridge?
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 Peterborough to Cambridge?
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 Peterborough to Cambridge?
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

£17

Today

£11

13/12

£17

14/12

£13

15/12

£13

16/12

£12

17/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Peterborough to Cambridge was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of £11

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

You can expect to pay from £11 to £26 for a train ticket from Peterborough to Cambridge based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-17.

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.