The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£216
Average price
£216
Fastest journey
7 h 24 m
Average duration
7 h 24 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
601 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Peterborough will cost around £216 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £216.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Peterborough every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 601 km distance in an average of 7 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 24 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Inverness to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £44, and a train costs an average of £112.
Distance: 601 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£114 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Inverness to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:40 Inverness | 7h24 | 17:04 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Peterborough
Trains from Inverness to Peterborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £112 but you can travel from only £44 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 15:22. The fastest train covers the 601 km distance in 7h 47m.
Distance 601 km |
Average train duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £112 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 47m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 15:22 |
Train companies: LNER, ScotRail from Inverness to Peterborough trainsLNER, ScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Peterborough from £44. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Inverness to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Inverness and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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 the Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
- 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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