The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford to Peterborough
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€43
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
114 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oxford to Peterborough will cost around €43 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 5 trains that leave Oxford for Peterborough on Sun, Nov 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 09 the direct trains cover the 114 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
On Sun, Nov 09 the slowest trains will take 4 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Oxford to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 114 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€54 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oxford to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Oxford to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Sunday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:41 AM Oxford | 3h10 | 11:51 AM Peterborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:28 AM Oxford | 2h42 | 12:10 PM Peterborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:56 AM Oxford | 2h58 | 12:54 PM Peterborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:11 AM Oxford | 3h06 | 1:17 PM Peterborough | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:56 AM Oxford | 4h34 | 3:30 PM Peterborough | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford to Peterborough
Trains from Oxford to Peterborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €34 but you can travel from only €34 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 114 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 114 km |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: Great Western Rail, LNER, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, first_great_western from Oxford to Peterborough trainsGreat Western Rail, LNER, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, first_great_western trains will get you between Oxford and Peterborough from €34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Cross Country
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FAQs: Trains from Oxford to Peterborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford to Peterborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Peterborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oxford to Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:30 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 07:00 - 16:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Access Category A. Step free access to platforms via lifts.
- Accessible taxis: If you would like us to assist you in booking an accessible taxi for your onward journey please contact 03456 005 165
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Within the station building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Dedicated area on station forecourt
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 03456 005 165
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station or from the Park & Ride bus stop.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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