Train Tickets to Peterborough
London to Peterborough
44m
Manchester to Peterborough
2h 30m
Birmingham to Peterborough
1h 45m
Train travel to Peterborough guide
In 1850, the Great Northern railway originally opened Peterborough Station, which is located in the city of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire, England. The city once had multiple railway stations, including Peterborough East Station and North Station, as well as Peterborough Crescent Station, which operated from 1858 to 1866. Peterborough North station underwent significant reconstruction in 1972, with track layout modifications and new facilities added.
As a major interchange station, serving not only the north-south East Coast Main Line, but also providing long-distance and local east-west train services, the station handles millions of passengers annually. Popular routes from Peterborough include services to London King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Leeds. Operators include LNER, Great Norther and East Midland railway. Moreover, the historic Peterborough Cathedral and the Queensgate Shopping Centre are conveniently located near the station, providing travellers with easy access to cultural landmarks and shopping destinations, all within walking distance.
Which train companies run trains to Peterborough?
Great Northern, Thameslink, Grand Central and LNER offer services to and from Peterborough, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.
What are Peterborough's opening hours?
Peterborough generally operates between 0:01 and 23:59. However, hours may vary, so please confirm before traveling.
Pick up & drop off at Peterborough
Peterborough offers easy access with dedicated parking and pick-up/drop-off zones.
Connectivity of the Peterborough?
With frequent trains to Peterborough from hubs like London, London Kings Cross, Leicester, Birmingham and Cambridge, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.
Peterborough Live Timetable
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Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Peterborough to Norwich | 18:06 | 5 | East Midlands Railway | Delayed |
Peterborough to Hull | 18:10 | 4 | LNER | On time |
Peterborough to London Kings Cross | 18:12 | 3 | LNER | On time |
Peterborough to Kings Lynn Bus Station | 18:14 | BUS | LNER | On time |
Peterborough to London Kings Cross | 18:19 | 3 | LNER | Delayed |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
London Kings Cross to Peterborough | 17:17 | 5 | LNER | On time |
Leeds to Peterborough | 16:45 | 8 | LNER | On time |
Birmingham New Street to Peterborough | 16:27 | 11A | CrossCountry | On time |
London Kings Cross to Peterborough | 17:29 | 2 | LNER | On time |
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Peterborough | 13:59 | 9 | LNER | On time |
Station Details
Address: Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
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