Exeter to Peterborough trains

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The average train between Exeter and Peterborough takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 51m
Duration: 251 mi
Distance: £128
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 22m

£97–240

Exeter to Peterborough train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:16 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 49m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 1:50 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 2:49 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:38 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

1:07 AM → 6:38 AM
5h 31m • 2 changes
5:52 AM → 9:49 AM
3h 57m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 40m • 2 changes
7:52 AM → 11:36 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Peterborough.

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Peterborough, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Peterborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 22m.

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