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

The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Peterborough start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Peterborough?

The average train journey time from Sheffield to Peterborough is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 75 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by East Midlands Railway .

Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Peterborough route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from Sheffield to Peterborough departs at 07:40. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

Train Sheffield to Peterborough from £21

Next train departures

Next departures from Sheffield to Peterborough on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	15:40	Sheffield	2h 3m	17:43	Peterborough	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Sheffield to Peterborough on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:45	Sheffield	2h 3m	12:48	Peterborough	CheapestFastest
Train	15:44	Sheffield	2h 7m	17:51	Peterborough	No tags
Train	16:38	Sheffield	2h 8m	18:46	Peterborough	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:30 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Sheffield 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 and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day

2hAverage duration

76 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £8	Average duration2h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£20 - £84	Average duration2h 3m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £11	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

East Midlands Railway

4.5/524 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

Based on 24 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. East Midlands Railway ticket prices on this trip start at £20

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Peterborough?
The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Peterborough start from £20. The average price for this train route is around £52. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Peterborough?
The average train journey time from Sheffield to Peterborough is 2h 3m, covering a distance of 75 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by East Midlands Railway.
Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Peterborough route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Peterborough?
The earliest train from Sheffield to Peterborough departs at 07:40. And the latest train departs at 19:40.

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

£50

02/12

£50

Today

£50

04/12

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05/12

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06/12

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07/12

£50

08/12

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The cheapest trip from Sheffield to Peterborough was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £50

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

You can expect to pay from £50 to £80 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Peterborough based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £50, which is on 2025-12-07.