Cardiff to Peterborough trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Peterborough takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Peterborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 9m

£85–210

Cardiff to Peterborough train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

10:20 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 4:33 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

8:50 AM → 12:01 PM
3h 11m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
10:20 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 12m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 2:33 PM
3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

9:20 PM → 3:06 AM
Arrives next day
5h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

5:07 AM → 8:33 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:54 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:32 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 9:55 AM
3h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Peterborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Peterborough.

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Distance: 223.1 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Peterborough, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Peterborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 9m.

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