The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Stamford
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Stamford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Stamford will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 trains that leave Peterborough for Stamford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 18 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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 Peterborough to Stamford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Stamford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £12.
Distance: 18 km
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£8 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Peterborough to Stamford train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Stamford trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:54 Peterborough | 0h12 | 13:06 Stamford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:54 Peterborough | 0h12 | 16:06 Stamford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 19:54 Peterborough | 0h12 | 20:06 Stamford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Stamford
Trains from Peterborough to Stamford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 18 km distance in 12m.
Distance 18 km |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains from Peterborough to Stamford trainsCrossCountry, East Midlands Trains trains will get you between Peterborough and Stamford from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Peterborough to Stamford
CrossCountry Trains provide direct rail connections on the short journey between Peterborough and Stamford. Weekday schedules begin just after 6:00 a.m. continuing with hourly services throughout the day. The final departure leaves Peterborough around 10:00 p.m. The journey time is just 12 minutes. On Sundays, services begin later, just before midday, and the last train to Stamford departs a little earlier. Trains from Peterborough to Stamford leave from the main station close to the city centre and arrive at Stamford Station, situated south of the old town centre.
FAQs: Peterborough to Stamford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Stamford 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 Stamford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Stamford
- 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 06:20 - 12:30 Saturday 06:20 - 12:30 Sunday 11:45 - 18:30 None
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- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C. Level access from car park to Peterborough bound platform. Footbridge only to Leicester bound platform (i.e. no step free access). Barrow crossing restricted times therefore Stamford to Leicester passengers to travel via Peterborough and return back. 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 taxis: White Knight 01733 555584
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Room. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside the station close to the exit
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station.
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