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Forty Hall Museum
Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
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Trains from Peterborough to Enfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 1h 11m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 1h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 11m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Museum inside Forty Hall exploring Enfield’s past through historic rooms, changing exhibitions and stories linked to the estate and borough.
House museum dedicated to Edward Augustus Bowles, with small displays on his life, gardening and collecting in a characterful historic setting.
Compact local museum at Capel Manor with displays on farming, market gardening and rural crafts, giving context to Enfield’s agricultural heritage.
Country park with woodland trails, lakes and broad open space on Enfield’s northern edge. Popular for longer walks, wildlife and family outings.
Historic market centre with shops, cafés and regular market activity. Good for a walk, everyday local character and easy access to nearby heritage sites.
Linear waterside park following the New River. Ideal for walking, birdwatching and a quieter side of Enfield’s landscape and engineering history.
Pie and mash is a classic London working-class meal of minced beef pie with mashed potatoes and parsley liquor, long associated with local pie shops.
Jellied eels are a historic East and North London speciality, made by cooking eels in stock that sets into a savoury jelly when cooled.
London cured smoked salmon has long roots in the capital’s Jewish food traditions, prized for its silky texture and gentle smoke.
Reliable local Turkish ocakbasi known for charcoal grills, meze and a lively, informal atmosphere popular with Enfield diners.
Established country pub near Forty Hall serving British classics, Sunday roasts and drinks in a traditional historic setting.
Well-known local Turkish restaurant serving grilled meats, kebabs and hot meze in a smart but welcoming dining room.
Moderate for Greater London. Hotels and dining cost more than many UK towns, but local transport and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10%. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Enfield 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 Enfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Peterborough to Enfield trains use the Peterborough to Enfield Chase station pair, with some services arriving at Southbury. Use this guide to compare Peterborough and Enfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Peterborough has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Peterborough.
ATMs are available at Peterborough.
Ticket office support is available at Peterborough.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Peterborough: Parking, WC.
Available at Peterborough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Peterborough: 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.
Enfield Chase has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Enfield Chase.
Wi-Fi is available at Enfield Chase.
Ticket office support is available at Enfield Chase.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Enfield Chase: Parking, WC.
Available at Enfield Chase: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Enfield Chase: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the concourse. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Southbury is 2 km from Enfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Southbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Southbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Southbury.
Ticket office support is available at Southbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southbury: Parking.
Available at Southbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Gordon Hill is 1 km from Enfield city centre. Public transport options include:
Gordon Hill has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Gordon Hill.
Wi-Fi is available at Gordon Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Gordon Hill.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gordon Hill: Parking.
Available at Gordon Hill: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gordon Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. This station doesn't have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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