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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | St Pancras International | Peterborough | Cheapest | ||||
 | Train | King's Cross | Peterborough | Fastest | ||||
| Train | King's Cross | Peterborough | No tags | ||||
| Train | St Pancras International | Peterborough | No tags | ||||
| Train | King's Cross | Peterborough | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Peterborough
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Peterborough. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Peterborough by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from London to Peterborough?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Peterborough start from R 233. The average price for this train route is around R 901. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Peterborough?
The average train journey time from London to Peterborough is 48m, covering a distance of 117 km. The quickest train can get you there in 45m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the London to Peterborough route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 21 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, ThamesLink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Lumo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Peterborough?
The earliest train from London to Peterborough departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:58.
Which is the best train operator from London to Peterborough?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from London to Peterborough?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from London to Peterborough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Lumo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from London to Peterborough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo, 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.
The cheapest trip from London to Peterborough was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of R 218To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Peterborough as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 218 to R 2 253 for a train ticket from London to Peterborough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 218, which is on 2026-01-29.
Usually London North Eastern Railway, ThamesLink 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.
