The average train between Widnes and Peterborough takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Widnes 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 hourly between Widnes and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Peterborough station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Widnes to Peterborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.
Widnes to Peterborough train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Widnes to Peterborough train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Widnes and Peterborough is 188.1 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Peterborough via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 56m.