The cheapest and fastest trains from Market Harborough to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
1 h 35 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Market Harborough to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Market Harborough to Peterborough will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 1 trains that leave Market Harborough 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 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 35 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 coach and train for Market Harborough to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Market Harborough to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 47 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£63 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Market Harborough to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Market Harborough to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Saturday 28 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:32 Market Harborough | 1h35 | 12:07 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Market Harborough to Peterborough trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of east_midlands_trains to find the best option for your trip from Market Harborough to Peterborough.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Market Harborough to Peterborough.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Market Harborough to Peterborough
Trains from Market Harborough to Peterborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 20:54. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 15m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 20:54 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Market Harborough to Peterborough trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Market Harborough and Peterborough from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Market Harborough to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Market Harborough 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 Market Harborough and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. Step free access is available to both platforms, via the ticket office for platform 1 or the new car park for platform 2. Please check which platform your train is due to depart from before arriving at the station. Services to the north, including Leicester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Derby normally depart from platform 1. Services to London and stations south of Market Harborough normally depart from platform 2. If you do need assistance to change platforms, we're happy to help. Please speak to a member of staff or use a Help Point in the station. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- 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 Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: rear of booking hall, and Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses leave from the Bay adjacent to the station 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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