The cheapest and fastest trains from Exeter to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£230
Average price
£272
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 37 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
306 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Peterborough will cost around £272 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £230.
To travel from Exeter to Peterborough you need to make at least one change.
13:424h26Exeter18:08Peterborough£2301One-way2 changes
6:254h45Exeter11:10Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
7:204h48Exeter12:08Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
8:274h40Exeter13:07Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
9:274h41Exeter14:08Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
13:424h26Exeter18:08Peterborough£2301One-way2 changes
8:274h40Exeter13:07Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
10:274h40Exeter15:07Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
11:274h40Exeter16:07Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
9:274h41Exeter14:08Peterborough£2771One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Exeter to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £60, and a flight costs an average of £165.
Distance: 306 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£101 Average Price | £61 Average Price Cheapest | £299 Average Price |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 35m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Exeter to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Peterborough trains for today, Sunday 21 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34561+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80229 | On time 8:30 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h19 | 12:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
W34564+ G80235+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 9:32 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h17 | 13:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
Y41857+ G01071 · G00816 | On time 10:04 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h09 | 15:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
Y41857+ G01071+ C50037+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 10:04 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h45 | 14:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 4 changes | |
Y41857 · C01237+ G08058+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 10:04 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h29 | 15:33 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
C01236+ G80181+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 10:14 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h19 | 14:33 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
G01071 · G00816 | On time 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h46 | 15:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
G01071+ C50037+ G80242+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 10:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h22 | 14:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
C01237+ G08058+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 11:07 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h26 | 15:33 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
W29782 · G00819 | On time 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h46 | 16:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
W29782+ W35438+ G80246+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 11:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h22 | 15:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
Y41866+ G01077 · G00822 | On time 11:45 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h28 | 17:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
Y41866 · C01238+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80184 | On time 11:45 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h55 | 16:40 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
C01238+ G80184+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 12:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h34 | 16:40 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
G01077 · G00822 | On time 12:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h46 | 17:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
W35439+ G01077+ G80254+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | Delayed 12:55 12:27Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h19 | 16:46 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
Y41872 · C02513+ G80146+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 12:45 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h35 | 17:20 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
Y41872+ G00878 · G00825 | On time 12:45 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h29 | 18:14 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
C02513+ G80146+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 13:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h14 | 17:20 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
G01078 · G00825 | On time 13:27 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h47 | 18:14 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
W35220+ G01078+ G80258+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | Delayed 13:55 13:27Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h23 | 17:50 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
Y80240+ G00884 · G00829 | On time 13:44 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h31 | 19:15 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
Y80240 · W35407+ G80149+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 13:44 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h36 | 18:20 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
W35407+ G80149+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 14:06 Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 4h14 | 18:20 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
C48017 · Y80247 · W35408+ C02127 | On time 14:31 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h25 | 18:56 Peterborough station (PBO) | 4 changes | |
Y80250+ W29795 · G00832 | On time 15:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 5h07 | 20:13 Peterborough station (PBO) | 2 changes | |
Y80250 · W35408+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+ G80187 | On time 15:06 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h28 | 19:34 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3 changes | |
C48020 · Y80253 · C00842+ Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross | On time 15:08 Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 4h47 | 19:55 Peterborough station (PBO) | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Exeter to Peterborough
Trains from Exeter to Peterborough run on average 16 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:42, the last at 22:51. The fastest train covers the 306 km distance in 4h 17m.
Distance 306 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 4h 17m |
First train 0:42 |
Last train 22:51 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Exeter to Peterborough trainsCross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Exeter and Peterborough from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Exeter to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter 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 Exeter and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:40 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:40 Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Weekdays (Mon-Fri) 08:45 - 19:40, Saturday 08:45 - 18:30 Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office
- 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 Platforms 1 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 and adjacent entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Bottom of stairs leading to platform 1
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Exeter St Davids: Cowick Street bus stop by shopping precint. To Newton Abbot: Cowick Street bus stop outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 07:50 - 18:15 Saturday 07:50 - 18:15 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Taxi: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 2. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Both platforms
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop at the front of the station on Queens Street
- 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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