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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough to Stansted
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 24 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 29 m
Trains on 18 Sept
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 £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 8 trains from Peterborough to Stansted, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.
G008059:191h24Peterborough station (PBO)10:43Stansted Airport (SSD)£151One-way0 changes- G008017:131h37Peterborough station (PBO)8:50Stansted Airport (SSD)£151One-way0 changes
- G0084110:111h29Peterborough station (PBO)11:40Stansted Airport (SSD)£171One-way0 changes
- G008038:161h27Peterborough station (PBO)9:43Stansted Airport (SSD)£171One-way0 changes
P01158+
C043408:471h33Peterborough station (PBO)10:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£351One-way1 change
- G008059:191h24Peterborough station (PBO)10:43Stansted Airport (SSD)£151One-way0 changes
- G008038:161h27Peterborough station (PBO)9:43Stansted Airport (SSD)£171One-way0 changes
- G0084110:111h29Peterborough station (PBO)11:40Stansted Airport (SSD)£171One-way0 changes
- P01158+C043408:471h33Peterborough station (PBO)10:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£351One-way1 change
- P66833+C0434410:471h33Peterborough station (PBO)12:20Stansted Airport (SSD)£351One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and 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 an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £13, while a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 83 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £14 Average Price | £29 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Stansted:
A train is £0.93 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Peterborough to Stansted costing on average £14.
Other travel options to Stansted take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around £13 compared to roughly £29 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £15. The journey takes 1h 35m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Peterborough to Stansted train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Stansted trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:11 Peterborough | 1h29 | 10:40 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:19 Peterborough | 1h24 | 10:43 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:11 Peterborough | 1h29 | 12:40 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:15 Peterborough | 1h28 | 20:43 Stansted | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough to Stansted
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Trains from Peterborough to Stansted run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:03, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 1:03 |
Last train 23:15 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway from Peterborough to Stansted trainsCrossCountry, Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Peterborough and Stansted from £9. 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
Most Peterborough to Stansted trains use the Peterborough to Stansted Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Peterborough and Stansted train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Peterborough station do trains to Stansted leave from?
Getting to Peterborough from Peterborough city centre
Peterborough 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
Food and drink options are available at Peterborough.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Peterborough.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Peterborough.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Peterborough: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Peterborough: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
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