The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Stansted
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough to Stansted is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough to Stansted will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 8 trains that leave Peterborough for Stansted 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 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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 for Peterborough to Stansted
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Stansted among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £36.
Distance: 83 km
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£23 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Peterborough to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Stansted 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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![]() | 07:16 Peterborough | 1h25 | 08:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:16 Peterborough | 1h25 | 14:41 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 21 December | |||||
![]() | 04:45 Peterborough | 3h09 | 07:54 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Peterborough to Stansted by train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Stansted
Trains from Peterborough to Stansted run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:15 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER, Abellio Greater Anglia from Peterborough to Stansted trainsCrossCountry, LNER, Abellio Greater Anglia trains will get you between Peterborough and Stansted from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough to Stansted train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Stansted 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 Stansted, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough and Stansted
- 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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