The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to London
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€34
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Trains per day
74
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to London will cost around €34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Of the 74 trains that leave Peterborough for London on Mon, May 25, 74 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 48 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 49 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.
G080309:04 PM0h48Peterborough station (PBO)9:52 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€211One-way0 transfers
G080197:04 PM0h49Peterborough station (PBO)7:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€231One-way0 transfers
G080248:04 PM0h49Peterborough station (PBO)8:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€231One-way0 transfers
G080697:17 PM0h59Peterborough station (PBO)8:16 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€231One-way0 transfers
C019057:43 AM0h51Peterborough station (PBO)8:34 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€251One-way0 transfers
G080065:04 PM0h48Peterborough station (PBO)5:52 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€391One-way0 transfers
G080126:04 PM0h48Peterborough station (PBO)6:52 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€301One-way0 transfers
G080309:04 PM0h48Peterborough station (PBO)9:52 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€211One-way0 transfers
G0797712:05 PM0h49Peterborough station (PBO)12:54 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€371One-way0 transfers
G079811:05 PM0h49Peterborough station (PBO)1:54 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)€391One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Peterborough to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €40.
Distance: 119 km
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1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Peterborough to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to London trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G88792 | On time 9:43 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 11:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01626 | On time 9:49 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h52 | 10:41 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93020 | On time 10:00 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h18 | 11:18 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07963 | On time 10:05 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 10:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29240 | On time 10:09 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 10:58 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29222 | On time 10:26 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 11:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88806 | On time 10:43 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 12:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C93026 | On time 11:00 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h16 | 12:16 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02152 | On time 11:05 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 11:55 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29239 | On time 11:09 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 11:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G26831 | On time 11:43 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h19 | 1:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01629 | On time 11:49 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 12:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07976 | On time 12:04 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 12:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29238 | On time 12:09 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 12:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08051 | On time 12:19 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h54 | 1:13 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G88834 | On time 12:43 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07982 | On time 1:04 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 1:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29237 | On time 1:09 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 1:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C92884 | On time 1:43 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 3:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01902 | On time 1:49 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h51 | 2:40 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07988 | On time 2:04 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 2:53 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29236 | On time 2:09 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 2:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08056 | On time 2:17 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h52 | 3:09 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C92898 | On time 2:43 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 4:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07994 | On time 3:04 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h54 | 3:58 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29235 | On time 3:09 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h53 | 4:02 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C92912 | On time 3:43 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 5:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L01635 | On time 3:49 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 4:38 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08000 | On time 4:05 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 4:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29234 | On time 4:10 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 5:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08063 | On time 4:20 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h52 | 5:12 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C92926 | On time 4:43 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 6:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01996 | On time 5:04 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h47 | 5:51 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29233 | On time 5:15 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h53 | 6:08 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C92940 | On time 5:43 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 7:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01930 | On time 5:48 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h51 | 6:39 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08011 | On time 6:05 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h49 | 6:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29232 | On time 6:09 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 6:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C92954 | On time 6:43 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h20 | 8:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08017 | On time 7:04 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h48 | 7:52 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29231 | On time 7:09 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h50 | 7:59 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02102 | On time 7:17 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h58 | 8:15 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
X52790 | 6:53 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h23 | 8:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02145 | 7:00 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h53 | 7:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X52784 | 7:23 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h23 | 8:46 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02155 | 7:34 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h56 | 8:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01905 | 7:43 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h51 | 8:34 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X52783 | 7:53 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h23 | 9:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X52982 | 8:05 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h12 | 9:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
N29400 | 8:14 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h03 | 9:17 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X52782 | 8:23 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h23 | 9:46 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G08041 | 8:28 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h54 | 9:22 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01970 | 8:50 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h57 | 9:47 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X85212 | 8:53 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h23 | 10:16 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07955 | 8:59 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h55 | 9:54 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
X52981 | 9:03 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 1h16 | 10:19 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G07959 | 9:08 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0h51 | 9:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to London
Trains from Peterborough to London run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 48m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) from Peterborough to London trainsThameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central Trains, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) trains will get you between Peterborough and London from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Peterborough to London
Peterborough is a modern city with a historic center, and an imposing Norman cathedral. Located on the East Coast Main Line, it has excellent rail links with the capital, with several rail operators offering direct connections to two stations in London. Direct trains from Peterborough to London are available seven days a week, with journey times of under an hour for the fastest services. Connections operate from very early morning to late evening.
Which train companies travel from Peterborough to London?
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) operates frequent direct trains from Peterborough to London King's Cross on the East Coast Main Line. Great Northern also provides direct services to London King's Cross. Thameslink provides daily direct connections from Peterborough to London Bridge Station.
How long is the train from Peterborough to London.?
The fastest connections on the 80 mile trip south from Peterborough to the capital are LNER non-stop services to London King's Cross, taking 50 minutes. Most LNER trains take five to 15 minutes longer on this route. Great Northern stopping services to King's Cross take from one hour and 3 minutes to one hour and 20 minutes. Thameslink trains from Peterborough to London Bridge take just over one hour and 30 minutes.
How many trains are there from Peterborough to London?
The LNER timetable offers direct trains to King's Cross from Peterborough at least every half hour from early morning to just before midnight. Great Northern connections to King's Cross operate hourly from early to mid morning. Thameslink services to London Bridge run every half hour from very early morning to late at night. Sunday schedules are reduced, with fewer early morning departures.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Peterborough to London?
Departure train station: Peterborough Station is located on the western side of the city center, served by bus routes to the adjacent Queensgate Bus Station. Facilities at the station include a supermarket, coffee shop, ATMs, news vendor and taxi stands.
Arrival train station:London King's Cross Station is on the northern side of the city center, with Underground connections on six lines and buses available on Euston Road. London Bridge Station is south-east of the center, with its own bus terminus and two Underground lines. Both stations have pubs, coffee shops, WiFi and taxi stands.
FAQs: Trains from Peterborough to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Peterborough to London
- 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.
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station.
- Luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Betjeman Arms
- AMT Coffee
- The Booking Office
- Carluccio’s
- Chop’d
- Greggs
- Taxi: Midland Road: Currently the taxi pick up is located next to Thameslink station entrance. Soon a large covered queuing area will be available halfway along the lower concourse where passengers can wait for marshalled taxis. Pancras Road: There are two taxi drop off areas in Pancras Road. One is situated halfway along the old Victorian brick built Barlow shed and is convenient for Eurostar passengers. The second is situated close to the main entrance in the new part of the station and is suitable for passengers travelling within the UK.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Midland Road and Pancras Road
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: There are two accessible toilets in this station that are operated by a radar key. One is next to Eurostar arrivals. Toilet attendants are available too.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The Standard
- Kimpton Fitzroy London
- Alhambra Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:15
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the lower level in the main hall.
- Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
- Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
- Bus lines: 326, 139
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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