The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£30
Fastest journey
57 m
Average duration
1 h 9 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Peterborough will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 6 trains that leave Nottingham for Peterborough every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 41 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 Nottingham to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £6, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 74 km
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nottingham to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y07444 | On time 08:41 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h57 | 09:38 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07446 | On time 09:41 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h02 | 10:43 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y07450 | On time 10:40 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h00 | 11:40 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y08139+ Y23154 | On time 10:46 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h42 | 12:28 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
Y07452 | On time 11:39 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h03 | 12:42 Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y08141+ Y23512 | On time 11:47 Nottingham station (NOT) | 1h41 | 13:28 Peterborough station (PBO) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Peterborough
Trains from Nottingham to Peterborough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 74 km distance in 57m.
Distance 74 km |
Average train duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 57m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 22:53 |
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FAQs: Nottingham to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- 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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