London Kings Cross to Peterborough Trains From €5.43*

Travel on the London King's Cross to Peterborough train in just around 46 minutes with LNER. On your journey, you'll leave behind the bright lights of London and pass into the idyllic home county of Hertfordshire. You'll then power on into Cambridgeshire and be at your destination of Peterborough in no time.

LNER is the main operator running trains along the East Coast Main Line. This line begins at King's Cross in Central London, running north to Edinburgh. Along the way, it passes Stevenage, Peterborough, Grantham, Doncaster, York, Darlington, Durham and Newcastle, among others. LNER also runs trains to Leeds via a branch line.

Departing from London Kings Cross

The fastest LNER train from London Kings Cross to Peterborough departs from London King's Cross Station. As a Central London station, it has its own Tube station on the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines. In addition, there are a multitude of buses serving the station from all over London.

From King's Cross station, you can reach destinations on the East Coast Main Line mentioned above, as well as Finsbury Park, Cambridge, Hull and Middlesbrough. The station is also located right next to London St Pancras International and just down the road from London Euston, so there are several interchange opportunities accessible from those stations. Other operators running services from here are Hull Trains, Grand Central, Govia Thameslink Railway and Lumo.

Main stops

A number of operators run this route, and their calling patterns are different. LNER services are either non-stop or call at Stevenage.

Great Northern trains call at Stevenage, Biggleswade, St Neots and Huntingdon. Grand Central services are usually non-stop.

Thameslink services will typically call at Finsbury Park, Stevenage, Hitchin, Arlesey, Biggleswade, Sandy, St Neots and Huntingdon.

Arriving at Peterborough

It's fast and easy to get from London King's Cross to Peterborough. It's a relatively modern station, with its main facilities having been built in the 1970s, so it has good transport connections. At least 12 buses travelling to the town centre and other regional destinations call at Station Road.

Peterborough is a big regional interchange, so it offers many onward destinations. Trains calling here go on to destinations like Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Manchester, Lincoln, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Norwich, Cambridge and Ipswich. Other train operators serving this station include CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway and Greater Anglia.

While in Peterborough, you must see the historic city centre, which leads you to the 12th / 13th-century Peterborough Cathedral - a masterpiece of architecture. If you're a fan of traditional steam trains, the Nene Valley Railway is a great day out, too - kids especially will enjoy their regular family-friendly themed events.

LNER train classes

• Standard Class: Travel Standard Class and get a great deal and a comfortable journey. You'll enjoy Wi-Fi in your reserved seat, with paid-for catering available either from the café bar or at seat via the QR code.
• First Class: Upgrade to London King's Cross to Peterborough First Class tickets and you'll get access to the King's Cross First Class lounge before you set off. On the train, you get wider, reclining seats with plenty of legroom. There are power and USB sockets for those essential devices, plus complimentary food and drinks from an ever-changing locally sourced menu. After 11:30 am, you can even have a complimentary alcoholic drink!

LNER train travel advice

As you gear up for your upcoming journey, consider reviewing this travel advice. It will ensure you're completely ready when your train pulls in!

• Luggage: Small bags can be stowed under your seat during the journey. Medium cases and bags go overhead, and you can put bigger cases into the luggage racks at the ends of the carriages. You shouldn't bring more than three items of luggage on board.
• Bicycles: Bikes are welcome on LNER, but you must reserve a space before you travel. Folding bikes don't need a reservation as they can be folded and stored as luggage on a rack.
• Children: If you're bringing a buggy, fold it down and stow it away as luggage.
• Pets: You can bring up to two pets with you. Dogs should be kept on a lead and other pets will need to be in a carrier. You should keep them off the seats and out of the aisles.
• Passenger Assist: If you need assistance to make your journey, you should book it at least two hours in advance of travel by phone or online. If you can't do this, let the staff know at the station and they'll help.

Take an easy train from London King’s Cross to Peterborough in around 1 hour and 11 minutes with Great Northern.

Great Northern is a train brand run by Govia Thameslink Railway. It offers London suburban routes including Letchworth, Cambridge, Ely, King's Lynn, Stevenage, Welwyn, Hertford North and Gordon Hill.

Great Northern train classes

• Standard Class: Book in advance and you'll benefit from a reserved seat for the duration of your journey. Wi-Fi is available on this route, so you can enjoy that, too.
• First Class: Provide a more spacious and comfortable journey with larger seats and quieter carriages.

Great Northern train travel advice

While you're preparing for your next adventure, why not check out this travel advice? You can be fully prepared when your train arrives!

• Luggage: There are luggage racks in carriages for larger cases, as well as overhead shelves for other items.
• Bicycles: You cannot take a full-size cycle on any Great Northern London King's Cross to Peterborough train on weekdays except the service that leaves after 1900. Fully folding bikes are welcome at all times, however.
• Children: The great news for families is that up to four children can ride on Great Northern trains for £2 each when with a fare-paying adult. Outside of that, 5- to 15-year-olds travel for 50% off, and under-5s travel for free! If you're travelling with a buggy, it's best to fold it before you board.
• Pets: If you're taking pets with you, be aware that you can take a maximum of two animal buddies along for the ride. Dogs should be on a lead unless they're in a carrier. All other pets should be in a carrier. Pets should be kept on the floor, rather than on a seat.
• Passenger Assist: If you will need staff assistance to complete your train ride, you are advised to book it at least two hours in advance of your train. You can do so by phone or online.

Take a London King’s Cross to Peterborough train with Grand Central in just around 46 minutes.

Grand Central, operated by Arriva, offer trains to otherwise underserved destinations. They currently operate two main routes. The first goes from London to Sunderland, calling at Peterborough, York, Thirsk, Northallerton, Eaglescliffe and Hartlepool. The other connects London to Bradford via Peterborough, Doncaster, Pontefract, Monkhill, Wakefield Kirkgate, Mirfield, Brighouse, Halifax and Low Moor.

Grand Central train classes

• Standard Class: When you book your ticket in Standard Class, you'll get a reserved seat, so no fighting for spaces. Plus, you can get stuck into some work or social updates with the free onboard Wi-Fi. You can use it to order paid-for refreshments using the QR code, then collect them from the buffet car.
• First Class: Go from London King's Cross to Peterborough First Class and you'll benefit from plush, soft, reclining seats with at-seat power sockets. You'll also get complimentary snacks and drinks on your journey, which will be delivered to your seat.

Grand Central train travel advice

Grand Central are an open-access operator - meaning that they don't operate a standard rail franchise but rather just run trains using the spare capacity on the network. However, they still offer Railcard discounts, so it's worth reading our Railcard guide to find out if you can buy cheap train tickets with a discount of a third off most off-peak fares.

• Luggage: You shouldn't take any more than three items of luggage with you. You can store large items in the luggage racks and other items in the overhead shelves. There is also space between some seats for small bags.
• Bicycles: Trains have three cycle spaces - two can be reserved and one is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. It's a good idea to book in advance. If you have a folding bike, you can bring it and store it as luggage instead.
• Children: If you're travelling with under 5s, they can travel for free (but they won't get their own seat). From 5 to 15, the fare is half the adult price. Buggies and prams can be folded and stored by the doors in Coach F, behind the bars.
• Pets: You can bring up to two pets with you. There are conditions, though: pets must be kept in a carrier that gives them enough room, though dogs can be kept on a lead instead. They mustn't be on a seat and they can't inconvenience any other passengers.
• Passenger Assist: If you need assistance to make your trip, then book Passenger Assist in advance by phone or online. Staff will then provide the help you need.

Take a train from London King's Cross to Peterborough with Thameslink and get there in around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Thameslink is a train operator running commuter services in the South East. They'll take you from London north to Bedford and Cambridge, as well as to Gatwick Airport and major stations in Surrey, Kent, West Sussex and East Sussex.

Thameslink train classes

• Standard Class: If you're looking to buy cheap train tickets, Standard Class is your friend! Book in advance and you get yourself a reserved seat. Wi-Fi is also available if your train has a blue Wi-Fi sticker on the door.
• First Class: If you're looking to travel from London King's Cross to Peterborough First Class, then you'll get a bigger seat with more room to move, plus a more relaxed journey.

Thameslink train travel advice

Check out this essential information to help you make the most of your train journey.

• Luggage: Overhead shelves will be available on every train - you can pop small cases and medium bags up there. If you have big items, stow them in the dedicated luggage racks.
• Bicycles: Non-folding bikes can't be brought on board peak-time trains, but they are welcome without a reservation at other times. Folding bikes can be stowed as luggage on all services.
• Children: Travelling with a family can be expensive, but it's a lot cheaper by train! Under 5s go for free as long as they don't need a seat, and 5-15-year-old kids get 50% off tickets. Thameslink also offers tickets at £2 each for up to four children travelling with a fare-paying adult.
• Pets: You can bring up to two domestic pets to help you enjoy your journey. Dogs can be kept on a lead but other pets need to be in a carrier no bigger than 85 x 60 x 60 cm.
• Passenger Assist: Thameslink trains offer a 'turn up and go' service for passenger assistance. Make yourself known to the station staff and they'll arrange everything. It can be easier to book in advance, though - you can do this via phone or online.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.