How much is the train ticket from London to Peterborough?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Peterborough start from R 427. The average price for this train route is around R 992. 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 51m, covering a distance of 117 km. The quickest train can get you there in 43m 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

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.

Train London to Peterborough from R 405

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Peterborough on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	21:00	King's Cross	51m	21:51	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	22:00	King's Cross	47m	22:47	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	20:46	St Pancras International	1h 19m	22:05	Peterborough	No tags
Train	21:00	King's Cross	51m	21:51	Peterborough	No tags
Train	20:46	St Pancras International	1h 19m	22:05	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures from London to Peterborough on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:06	King's Cross	51m	07:57	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	46m	07:46	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	46m	07:46	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:16	St Pancras International	1h 18m	08:34	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:03	King's Cross	47m	07:50	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures from London to Peterborough on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	King's Cross	46m	07:46	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	07:00	King's Cross	46m	07:46	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	47m	07:50	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:16	St Pancras International	1h 24m	08:40	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:48	King's Cross	47m	08:35	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures from London to Peterborough on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:10	King's Cross	46m	15:56	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	09:03	King's Cross	46m	09:49	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	07:30	King's Cross	1h 21m	08:51	Peterborough	No tags
Train	09:03	King's Cross	46m	09:49	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:30	King's Cross	1h 21m	08:51	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures from London to Peterborough on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:16	St Pancras International	1h 25m	16:41	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	46m	07:56	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	47m	07:50	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:16	St Pancras International	1h 23m	08:39	Peterborough	No tags
Train	08:00	King's Cross	47m	08:47	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures from London to Peterborough on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:16	St Pancras International	1h 25m	16:41	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	46m	07:56	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	47m	07:50	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:16	St Pancras International	1h 23m	08:39	Peterborough	No tags
Train	08:00	King's Cross	47m	08:47	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures from London to Peterborough on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:00	King's Cross	47m	08:47	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	07:10	King's Cross	46m	07:56	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	07:03	King's Cross	47m	07:50	Peterborough	No tags
Train	07:16	St Pancras International	1h 23m	08:39	Peterborough	No tags
Train	08:00	King's Cross	47m	08:47	Peterborough	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Peterborough

We recommend taking the bus

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 148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 30mAverage duration

121 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 148 - R 929	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 427 - R 2 493	Average duration51m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 163 - R 401	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

ThamesLink

4.5/510 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Great Northern

4/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness0

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Grand Central

5/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

WiFi4

Lumo

5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

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

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 427. The average price for this train route is around R 992. 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 51m, covering a distance of 117 km. The quickest train can get you there in 43m 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 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:55.
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.

Best price found

09/12

R 781

10/12

R 596

Today

R 676

12/12

R 508

13/12

R 417

14/12

R 487

15/12

R 808

16/12

R 808

The cheapest trip from London to Peterborough was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 417

To 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 417 to R 2 373 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 417, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually ThamesLink, London North Eastern 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.