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

The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Leicester start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £10. 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 Leicester?

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

Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Leicester route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , East Midlands Railway .

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

The earliest train from Peterborough to Leicester departs at 07:54. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Leicester?

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 Peterborough to Leicester?

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 Peterborough to Leicester?

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 Peterborough to Leicester?

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 Peterborough to Leicester from £9

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Peterborough to Leicester on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	16:54	Peterborough	55m	17:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	17:54	Peterborough	55m	18:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	18:54	Peterborough	55m	19:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	19:54	Peterborough	55m	20:49	Leicester	No tags
Train	20:05	Peterborough	1h 12m	21:17	Leicester	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Peterborough to Leicester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

55mAverage duration

37 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Train	Average price£10 - £34	Average duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration1h 20m	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, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Peterborough to Leicester 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 Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Leicester start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £10. 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 Leicester?
The average train journey time from Peterborough to Leicester is 55m, covering a distance of 37 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Leicester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Peterborough to Leicester?
The earliest train from Peterborough to Leicester departs at 07:54. And the latest train departs at 22:00.
Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Leicester?
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 Peterborough to Leicester?
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 Peterborough to Leicester?
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 Peterborough to Leicester?
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

01/12

£11

02/12

£9

Today

£9

04/12

£9

05/12

£9

06/12

£32

07/12

£9

08/12

£11

The cheapest trip from Peterborough to Leicester was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £9

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

You can expect to pay from £9 to £32 for a train ticket from Peterborough to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £9, which is on 2025-12-05.

Usually East Midlands Railway 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.