What is the best way to travel from London to Peterborough?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses for the journey to Peterborough from London. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Peterborough from London?
You can get to Peterborough with just $19 by taking a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Southeastern1h 54m07:59 AMLondonCharlton Station9:53 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 7:59:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 9:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)1h 52m08:17 AMLondonCharlton Station10:09 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:17:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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Southeastern1h 49m08:29 AMLondonCharlton Station10:18 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:29:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
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Southeastern1h 48m09:29 AMLondonCharlton Station11:17 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 9:29:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 11:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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Transport For London1h 51m05:15 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station7:06 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 5:15:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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TfL Rail1h 43m05:40 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TfL Rail goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 5:40:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 43m
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Transport For London2h 1m05:22 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 5:22:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
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London Overground2h 6m012:15 AMLondonStratford Train Station2:21 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 12:15:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 2:21:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 6m
Cheapest Trains Thursday
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Transport For London2h 3m05:54 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station7:57 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:54:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
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London Overground1h 59m05:58 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:57 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:58:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
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TfL Rail1h 43m05:40 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TfL Rail goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:40:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 43m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)1h 59m05:47 AMLondonCharlton Station7:46 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:47:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
Cheapest Trains Friday
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)1h 23m08:16 AMLondonSt Pancras Train Station9:39 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from St Pancras Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 8:16:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 9:39:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 23m
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Transport For London2h 9m05:14 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 5:14:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 9m
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Southeastern1h 57m05:59 AMLondonCharlton Station7:56 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 5:59:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 7:56:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
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London Overground1h 57m05:59 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:56 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 5:59:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 7:56:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
What are the fastest trips from London to Peterborough?
You can get to Peterborough from London in just 1h 19m with a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway). This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Southeastern1h 48m09:29 AMLondonCharlton Station11:17 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 9:29:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 11:17:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 48m
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Southeastern1h 49m08:29 AMLondonCharlton Station10:18 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:29:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:18:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 49m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)1h 52m08:17 AMLondonCharlton Station10:09 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 8:17:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 10:09:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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Southeastern1h 54m07:59 AMLondonCharlton Station9:53 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/10/2025 7:59:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/10/2025 9:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
Fastest Trains Sunday
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)1h 19m08:16 AMLondonSt Pancras Train Station9:35 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from St Pancras Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 8:16:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
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TfL Rail1h 43m05:40 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TfL Rail goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 5:40:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 43m
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Transport For London1h 51m05:15 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station7:06 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 5:15:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
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Transport For London2h 1m05:22 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/14/2025 5:22:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/14/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 1m
Fastest Trains Thursday
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TfL Rail1h 43m05:40 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TfL Rail goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:40:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 43m
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London Overground1h 59m05:58 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:57 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:58:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)1h 59m05:47 AMLondonCharlton Station7:46 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:47:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 59m
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Transport For London2h 3m05:54 AMLondonForest Gate Train Station7:57 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Transport For London goes from Forest Gate Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/15/2025 5:54:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/15/2025 7:57:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 3m
Fastest Trains Friday
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GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)1h 23m08:16 AMLondonSt Pancras Train Station9:39 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) goes from St Pancras Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 8:16:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 9:39:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 23m
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TfL Rail1h 43m05:40 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:23 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from TfL Rail goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 5:40:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 7:23:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 43m
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Southeastern1h 57m05:59 AMLondonCharlton Station7:56 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Southeastern goes from Charlton Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 5:59:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 7:56:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
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London Overground1h 57m05:59 AMLondonStratford Train Station7:56 AMPeterboroughTrain Station0EconomyA Train from London Overground goes from Stratford Train Station, London (United Kingdom) at 8/16/2025 5:59:00 AM to Train Station, Peterborough (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/16/2025 7:56:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from London to Peterborough
What are the most popular stations in London and Peterborough?
In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Stratford Bus Station or Victoria Coach Station, while in Peterborough you will be arriving at Bus Stop, Rivergate or Queensgate, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Peterborough from London? With 4 connections between 6 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between London and Peterborough, you can pay as low as $19 with a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway).Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway): you will get to Peterborough in just 1h 19m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting London and Peterborough are Southeastern, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and Transport For London, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in London and Peterborough is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Belsize Park or to Eye, and look at flights from Rochester Airport, and landing at Cambridge Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from London to Peterborough?
The most popular companies between London and Peterborough, are Southeastern, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) and Transport For London. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Southeastern, GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway), Transport For London and 3 more.
All you need to know when you travel from London to Peterborough
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London to Peterborough. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from London to Peterborough
How can I reach Peterborough from London?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Peterborough from London.
How far is Peterborough from London?
The distance between London and Peterborough is 73.6 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London and Peterborough?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 20 kgs, and a flight 29 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from London to Peterborough?
You can get to Peterborough with just $19 by taking a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway).
What is the fastest way to get from London to Peterborough?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Peterborough in just 1h 19m with a Train from GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway).
More routes to London and to Peterborough
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to London and to Peterborough. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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