The cheapest and fastest trains from Leuchars to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£176
Average price
£176
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leuchars to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leuchars to Peterborough will cost around £176 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £176.
Of the 1 trains that leave Leuchars 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 456 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 50 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 Leuchars to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuchars to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 456 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£79 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leuchars to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Leuchars to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 16:24 Leuchars | 4h50 | 21:14 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leuchars to Peterborough
Trains from Leuchars to Peterborough run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £31 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 17:53. The fastest train covers the 456 km distance in 5h 24m.
Distance 456 km |
Average train duration 5h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 24m |
First train 07:10 |
Last train 17:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER from Leuchars to Peterborough trainsCrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Leuchars and Peterborough from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leuchars to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leuchars 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 Leuchars and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:45 Saturday 06:20 - 21:45 Sunday 10:10 - 22:15
- Type of shops available: News kiosk and taxi kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramp to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. Radar - National Key Scheme
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop at the station entrance, next to the 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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