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

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Peterborough start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Leicester to Peterborough?

The average train journey time from Leicester to Peterborough is 56m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Leicester to Peterborough route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , East Midlands Railway .

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

The earliest train from Leicester to Peterborough departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:47.

Which is the best train operator from Leicester to Peterborough?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.

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

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

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

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Leicester to Peterborough from £6

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Leicester to Peterborough on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:12	Leicester	57m	17:09	Peterborough	No tags
Train	17:13	Leicester	56m	18:09	Peterborough	No tags
Train	17:56	Leicester	57m	18:53	Peterborough	No tags
Train	18:17	Leicester	56m	19:13	Peterborough	No tags
Train	19:15	Leicester	57m	20:12	Peterborough	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Leicester to Peterborough

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Peterborough. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

38 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£7 - £34	Average duration56m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £6	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Peterborough?
The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Peterborough start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £11. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Leicester to Peterborough?
The average train journey time from Leicester to Peterborough is 56m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Leicester to Peterborough route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Leicester to Peterborough?
The earliest train from Leicester to Peterborough departs at 07:13. And the latest train departs at 23:47.
Which is the best train operator from Leicester to Peterborough?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Leicester to Peterborough?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Leicester to Peterborough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Leicester to Peterborough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is East Midlands Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 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

£6

11/12

£9

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£9

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£11

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The cheapest trip from Leicester to Peterborough was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

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

You can expect to pay from £6 to £23 for a train ticket from Leicester to Peterborough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-13.