The average train between Colchester and Peterborough takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Peterborough station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Colchester to Peterborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Peterborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Colchester to Peterborough train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Peterborough is 109.3 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Peterborough via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 55m.
