How much is the train ticket from London to Peterborough?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Peterborough start from $25. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Peterborough?

The average train ride duration from London to Peterborough is 51m, covering a distance of 73 miles (117 km). The quickest train can get you there in 43m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators service the London to Peterborough route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , ThamesLink , Great Northern , Grand Central , Lumo .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Peterborough?

The earliest train departs from London to Peterborough at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.

What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Peterborough?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $24

Next train departures

Next departures for London to Peterborough on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:00pm	King's Cross	51m	9:51pm	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	10:00pm	King's Cross	47m	10:47pm	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	8:46pm	St Pancras International	1h 19m	10:05pm	Peterborough	No tags
Train	9:00pm	King's Cross	51m	9:51pm	Peterborough	No tags
Train	8:46pm	St Pancras International	1h 19m	10:05pm	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures for London to Peterborough on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:06am	King's Cross	51m	7:57am	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	46m	7:46am	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	46m	7:46am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:16am	St Pancras International	1h 18m	8:34am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	47m	7:50am	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures for London to Peterborough on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	46m	7:46am	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	7:00am	King's Cross	46m	7:46am	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	47m	7:50am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:16am	St Pancras International	1h 24m	8:40am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:48am	King's Cross	47m	8:35am	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures for London to Peterborough on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:10pm	King's Cross	46m	3:56pm	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	9:03am	King's Cross	46m	9:49am	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	1h 21m	8:51am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	9:03am	King's Cross	46m	9:49am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:30am	King's Cross	1h 21m	8:51am	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures for London to Peterborough on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:16pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	4:41pm	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	King's Cross	46m	7:56am	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	47m	7:50am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:16am	St Pancras International	1h 23m	8:39am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	47m	8:47am	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures for London to Peterborough on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:16pm	St Pancras International	1h 25m	4:41pm	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	King's Cross	46m	7:56am	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	47m	7:50am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:16am	St Pancras International	1h 23m	8:39am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	47m	8:47am	Peterborough	No tags

Next departures for London to Peterborough on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	47m	8:47am	Peterborough	Cheapest
Train	7:10am	King's Cross	46m	7:56am	Peterborough	Fastest
Train	7:03am	King's Cross	47m	7:50am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	7:16am	St Pancras International	1h 23m	8:39am	Peterborough	No tags
Train	8:00am	King's Cross	47m	8:47am	Peterborough	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:29 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London to Peterborough

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Peterborough. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

75 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $54	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $145	Average Duration51m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $24	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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Peterborough by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $25. The average price for this train route is around $58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Peterborough?
The average train ride duration from London to Peterborough is 51m, covering a distance of 73 miles (117 km). The quickest train can get you there in 43m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators service the London to Peterborough route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 21 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, ThamesLink, Great Northern, Grand Central, Lumo.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from London to Peterborough?
The earliest train departs from London to Peterborough at 7:00am. And the latest train departs at 11:55pm.
What 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from London to Peterborough?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/09

$46

12/10

$35

Today

$40

12/12

$30

12/13

$25

12/14

$29

12/15

$47

12/16

$47

The cheapest trip from London to Peterborough was searched and found on Dec 13, 2025 with a price of $25

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 $25 to $138 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 $25 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.