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From Peterborough to London, take the fastest train in 48m, typically 53m. Daily, 68 trains depart from Peterborough, with the first at 03:21 and the last at 22:56. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
03:21 Peterborough | 07:23 London Kings Cross | On time | 4h 2m | Great Northern | Find tickets | |
04:00 Peterborough | 07:51 London Kings Cross | On time | 3h 51m | Great Northern | Find tickets | |
05:45 Peterborough | 08:27 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 42m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
05:45 Peterborough | 08:32 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 47m | Thameslink | Find tickets | |
07:45 Peterborough | 09:02 London Kings Cross | On time | 1h 17m | Thameslink | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Peterborough to London. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 03:21 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 22:56 |
| Departure station | Peterborough |
| Arrival station | London |
| Distance | 74 miles (120 km) |
| Journey time | From 48m |
| Price | From £4.68 |
| Train operators | Great Northern, Thameslink, LNER |
On average, it takes around one hour and fifteen minutes to travel directly from Peterborough to London with Thameslink.
You'll go south from Cambridgeshire, Peterborough's home county, down to Greater London. You'll pass through the scenic countryside of South Eastern England, through the plush suburbs of Greater London, before finally arriving right in London's centre.
Thameslink offers an essential north-south rail connection across London, connecting key locations such as Luton and Cambridge. The service travels through central London, stopping at some of the city’s main stations, including London Bridge, London Blackfriars, St Pancras International, and City Thameslink.
Peterborough Station is located along Station Road, off Bourges Boulevard, in the city centre, near Queensgate Bus Station and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Because it's near a central bus station, local bus routes and taxi services serve the station. Plus, a car park nearby boasts an impressive 731 spaces and is operational seven days a week.
From Peterborough to London St Pancras International, there are eight stops: Huntingdon, St Neots, Sandy, Biggleswade, Arlesey, Hitchin, Stevenage, and Finsbury Park.
These stops may change, so it's best to double-check before you travel.
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St Pancras International is situated in the borough of Camden on Euston Road. This station serves as the principal terminus for the UK’s sole international rail connection via Eurostar, which provides rail links with the rest of Europe. It’s also just a two-minute walk to London Kings Cross station, making it excellent for connections on the Eurostar, the rest of the UK, Heathrow Airport, and the rest of London.
The station is highly accessible by bus routes and local taxis, and London Kings Cross tube station runs the gamut when it comes to tube lines, serving the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines, making it so easy to get around the city. For instance, you can catch the Piccadilly line straight to Heathrow Airport from King’s Cross station, which takes approximately one hour.
Three train operators outside Eurostar call London St Pancras International home: East Midlands Railway, Southeastern, and Thameslink.
On average, it takes around 45 to 60 minutes to travel directly from Peterborough to London with LNER.
You'll head south from Cambridgeshire, Peterborough's home county, towards Greater London. The journey takes you through the scenic countryside of Eastern England before arriving at London King's Cross, located in the heart of the city.
LNER provides a crucial rail connection along the East Coast Main Line, linking major cities such as Edinburgh, York, and Newcastle with London. The service offers a comfortable and efficient travel experience, primarily terminating at London King's Cross station.
Peterborough Station is located along Station Road, off Bourges Boulevard, in the city centre, near Queensgate Bus Station and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Because it's near a central bus station, local bus routes and taxi services serve the station. Plus, a car park nearby boasts an impressive 731 spaces and is operational seven days a week.
There is only one stop: Stevenage. The specific stops may vary depending on the service and time of travel.
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London King's Cross is situated in the borough of Camden on Euston Road, adjacent to St Pancras International. King's Cross serves as a major rail terminus for services to the north of England and Scotland, including those operated by LNER, providing connections across the UK.
The station is highly accessible by numerous bus routes and local taxis. King's Cross tube station is a major hub for the London Underground, serving the Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines, making it easy to navigate the city. You can catch the Piccadilly line directly to Heathrow Airport from King's Cross station, with the journey taking approximately one hour.
Several train operators, including LNER, Great Northern, and Thameslink, operate services from London King's Cross, offering a wide range of destinations and connections.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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