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- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Stowmarket among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 95 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£37 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 23m by train vs 1h 25m by car). Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Greater Anglia.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough to Stowmarket 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 |
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![]() | 16:13 Peterborough | 2h32 | 18:45 Stowmarket | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Peterborough to Stowmarket run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 5:11 |
Last train 22:30 |
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Discover the best of Stowmarket — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Stowmarket trip today.
A local museum on Stowmarket’s history, industry and people, with displays on farming, railways and everyday life in the town.
A nearby specialist museum with military vehicles, uniforms and Suffolk history. Worth the short trip for a broader museum option.
An independent gallery showing changing contemporary exhibitions by regional artists. A good stop for current local creative work.
The town’s traditional shopping street, lined with historic buildings, independent shops and easy access to the market area and church.
A pleasant waterside walking route following the River Gipping, good for gentle exercise, wildlife and views of the town’s industrial past.
A broad central square used for markets and events, giving a practical sense of daily town life and Stowmarket’s civic heart.
Suffolk ham is traditionally cured and often lightly smoked, served in sandwiches or with pickles. It is a long-standing county staple linked to local pig farming.
Gus is a traditional Suffolk spiced fruit cake, dense and rich with dried fruit. It is closely associated with local baking and village fetes.
Suffolk rusks are crisp, twice-baked sweet bread slices, often flavoured with aniseed. They are a classic regional teatime bake.
Popular Turkish restaurant in Stowmarket known for grilled meats, meze and warm service in a modern casual dining room.
Traditional pub and hotel in Stowmarket serving British classics, Sunday roasts and local drinks in a relaxed historic setting.
Established town-centre venue for Indian dishes, including curries, tandoori specials and takeaway favourites in an easy-going setting.
Moderate for a small English market town. Dining and local travel are manageable, but hotel prices can rise and are often higher than in many similar UK towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés do not require tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough to Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Peterborough to Stowmarket trains use the Peterborough to Stowmarket station pair. Use this guide to compare Peterborough and Stowmarket 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.
Stowmarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Stowmarket.
Wi-Fi is available at Stowmarket. ATMs are available at Stowmarket.
Ticket office support is available at Stowmarket.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stowmarket: Parking, WC.
Available at Stowmarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stowmarket: Staff help available: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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