How much is the train ticket from Peterborough to Leicester?

The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Leicester start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $13. 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 Peterborough to Leicester?

The average train ride duration from Peterborough to Leicester is 55m, covering a distance of 37 miles (60 km). The quickest train can get you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Peterborough to Leicester route?

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

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

The earliest train departs from Peterborough to Leicester at 7:54am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.

What 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?

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $12

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Peterborough to Leicester on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	4:54pm	Peterborough	55m	5:49pm	Leicester	No tags
Train	5:54pm	Peterborough	55m	6:49pm	Leicester	No tags
Train	6:54pm	Peterborough	55m	7:49pm	Leicester	No tags
Train	7:54pm	Peterborough	55m	8:49pm	Leicester	No tags
Train	8:05pm	Peterborough	1h 12m	9:17pm	Leicester	No tags

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, 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$13 - $45	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $9	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

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Peterborough to Leicester 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 Peterborough to Leicester?
The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Leicester start from $13. The average price for this train route is around $13. 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 Peterborough to Leicester?
The average train ride duration from Peterborough to Leicester is 55m, covering a distance of 37 miles (60 km). The quickest train can get you there in 55m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Peterborough to Leicester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Peterborough to Leicester?
The earliest train departs from Peterborough to Leicester at 7:54am. And the latest train departs at 10:00pm.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator East Midlands Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Peterborough to Leicester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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

12/09

$12

12/10

$14

Today

$12

12/12

$14

12/13

No data

12/14

$14

12/15

$12

12/16

$12

The cheapest trip from Peterborough to Leicester was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $42 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 $12 which is on 2025-12-16.

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.