The average train between Peterborough and London takes 1h and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Peterborough to London. 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 20 minutes between Peterborough and London. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:52 PM which arrives into London at 11:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Peterborough station and arriving at London station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h.
Peterborough to London train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to London train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Peterborough to London train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and London is 118.8 km. The road distance is 122 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Peterborough to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 47 min. Four other operators also service this route.
