The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to St Ives
Cheapest price
£123
Average price
£123
Fastest journey
8 h 33 m
Average duration
8 h 33 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to St Ives is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to St Ives will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £123.
Of the 1 trains that leave Peterborough for St Ives 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 449 km distance in an average of 8 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 33 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.
10:098h33Peterborough18:42St Ives£1231One-way0 changes
10:098h33Peterborough18:42St Ives£1231One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Peterborough to St Ives
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to St Ives among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £68, and a flight costs an average of £21.
Distance: 449 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£113 Average Price Cheapest | £127 Average Price |
8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Peterborough to St Ives train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to St Ives trains for tomorrow, Sunday 31 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:09 Peterborough | 8h33 | 18:42 St Ives | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to St Ives
Trains from Peterborough to St Ives run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 21:51. The fastest train covers the 449 km distance in 7h 13m.
Distance 449 km |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 13m |
First train 3:23 |
Last train 21:51 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
FAQs: Peterborough to St Ives train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to St Ives 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 St Ives, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and St Ives
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Council Managed Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free acccess to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Malakoff bus stop, the Terrace
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