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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Peterborough
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 £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from London to Peterborough?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Peterborough start from £19. The average price for this train route is around £44. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting 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 73 miles. The fastest train gets 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 run on this route with 20 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 23:52.
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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ThamesLink has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has 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.
The cheapest trip from London to Peterborough was searched and found on 30 Nov 2025 with a price of £23To 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 £23 to £106 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 £23, which is on 2025-11-30.
Usually 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.
