Train Tickets to Peterborough
London to Peterborough
46m
Manchester to Peterborough
2h 18m
Birmingham to Peterborough
1h 45m
Train travel to Peterborough guide
In 1850, the Great Northern railway originally opened Peterborough Station, which is located in the city of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, England. The city once had multiple railway stations, including Peterborough East Station and North Station, as well as Peterborough Crescent Station, which operated from 1858 to 1866. Peterborough North station underwent significant reconstruction in 1972, with track layout modifications and new facilities added.
As a major interchange station, serving not only the north-south East Coast Main Line, but also providing long-distance and local east-west train services, the station handles millions of passengers annually. Popular routes from Peterborough include services to London King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Leeds. Operators include LNER, Great Norther and East Midland railway. Moreover, the historic Peterborough Cathedral and the Queensgate Shopping Centre are conveniently located near the station, providing travellers with easy access to cultural landmarks and shopping destinations, all within walking distance.
Which train companies run trains to Peterborough?
Great Northern, Thameslink, Grand Central and LNER offer services to and from Peterborough, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.
What are Peterborough's opening hours?
Peterborough generally operates between 0:01 and 23:59. However, hours may vary, so please confirm before traveling.
Pick up & drop off at Peterborough
Peterborough offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.
Connectivity of the Peterborough?
With frequent trains to Peterborough from hubs like London, London Kings Cross, Leicester, Birmingham and Cambridge, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.
Peterborough live timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Peterborough, check now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
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Peterborough to Lincoln | 17:01 | 5B | LNER | On time |
Peterborough to London Kings Cross | 17:11 | 3 | LNER | On time |
Peterborough to Dereham Market Place | 17:14 | BUS | LNER | On time |
Peterborough to Stansted Airport | 17:19 | 6 | CrossCountry | Delayed |
Peterborough to Edinburgh (Waverley) | 17:18 | 4 | LNER | On time |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Horsham to Peterborough | 14:25 | 3 | Thameslink | Cancelled |
Birmingham New Street to Peterborough | 15:22 | 10A | CrossCountry | On time |
Bradford Forster Square to Peterborough | 15:15 | 1 | LNER | On time |
Swaffham (By Bus) to Peterborough | 14:40 | - | LNER | On time |
London Kings Cross to Peterborough | 16:29 | 3 | LNER | On time |
Station Details
Address:
Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QLTicket Office opening hours::
Monday to Friday open from 05:45:00 until 21:00:00
Saturday open from 05:45:00 until 21:00:00
Sunday open from 08:05:00 until 21:00:00
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