The cheapest and fastest trains from Cambridge to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cambridge to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cambridge to Peterborough will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 6 trains that leave Cambridge for Peterborough every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Cambridge to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a coach costs an average of £26.
Distance: 48 km
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
1h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Cambridge to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Cambridge to Peterborough trains for today, Wednesday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:00 Cambridge | 0h52 | 20:52 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 November | |||||
C23506 | On time 08:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h51 | 08:51 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y10188+ Y07550 | On time 08:23 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1h04 | 09:27 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
C23508 | On time 09:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h49 | 09:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09218+ Y07553 | On time 09:17 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1h08 | 10:25 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
C23510 | On time 10:00 Cambridge station (CBG) | 0h49 | 10:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y09222+ Y07555 | On time 10:18 Cambridge North (CMB) | 1h06 | 11:24 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cambridge to Peterborough
Trains from Cambridge to Peterborough run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 49m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, Cross Country from Cambridge to Peterborough trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Abellio Greater Anglia, Thameslink, Great Northern, Cross Country trains will get you between Cambridge and Peterborough from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Cambridge to Peterborough
Travellers planning a trip from Cambridge to Peterborough can pick from convenient train services throughout the day. Many of the services are direct, and take around 49 minutes. Indirect services incur one change, and take around one hour. Trains from Cambridge to Peterborough start operating at about 8:10 a.m, and the last departure is around 11:22 p.m. During times of operation there are usually two or three trains from Cambridge to Peterborough per hour. Trains depart from Cambridge Station, and arrive at Peterborough Station. This route is served by CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Great Northern, and Greater Anglia.
FAQs: Cambridge to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cambridge to Peterborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Peterborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cambridge and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:00 Saturday 05:10 - 23:00 Sunday 07:00 - 22:55
- Car Park: Premium Bay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 4. The accessible toilets are on platform 4
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Platforms 1, 4 and 7
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle point is by the Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses depart from the front of the station
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Details of the nearest taxi will be supplied by station staff
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Station foyer
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting rooms are available on each platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Adjacent station building.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 2878
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From bus stop on station forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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