Sheffield to Peterborough train with LNER

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Peterborough

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£24

Average price

£30

Fastest journey

1 h 30 m

Average duration

1 h 51 m

Trains per day

Distance

121 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Sheffield to Peterborough will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Sheffield for Peterborough 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 121 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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.

Cheapest

W49769+

C71217

09:411h56

Sheffield station (SHF)

11:37Peterborough station (PBO)

£241One-way

1 change

W21639

10:452h03

Sheffield station (SHF)

12:48Peterborough station (PBO)

£291One-way

0 changes

W46500+

C71223

10:252h11

Sheffield station (SHF)

12:36Peterborough station (PBO)

£301One-way

1 change

G34960+

C71207

08:361h30

Sheffield station (SHF)

10:06Peterborough station (PBO)

£301One-way

1 change

P12704+

C71620

10:101h36

Sheffield station (SHF)

11:46Peterborough station (PBO)

£401One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Sheffield to Peterborough

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.

Compare train with

Most popular Train	Coach
£33 Average Price	£9 Average Price Cheapest
2h 16m average duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 30m average duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Sheffield to Peterborough train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 20 April

Last updated at 11:26

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
G34960+C71207	On time 07:36 Sheffield station (SHF)	1h30	09:06 Peterborough station (PBO)	1 change
W49769+C71217	On time 08:41 Sheffield station (SHF)	1h56	10:37 Peterborough station (PBO)	1 change
P12704+C71620	On time 09:10 Sheffield station (SHF)	1h36	10:46 Peterborough station (PBO)	1 change
W46500+C71223	On time 09:25 Sheffield station (SHF)	2h11	11:36 Peterborough station (PBO)	1 change
W21639	On time 09:45 Sheffield station (SHF)	2h03	11:48 Peterborough station (PBO)	0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Sheffield to Peterborough

United Kingdom

Trains from Sheffield to Peterborough run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £7

Distance

121 km

Average train duration

1h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 30m

First train

05:42

Last train

14:11

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £7

Train providers: East Coast, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) trains Sheffield to Peterborough

Find the best trains from Sheffield to Peterborough with Omio's travel partners East Coast, East Midlands Trains and Northern Rail (3) from £11. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

East Coast from Sheffield to Peterborough train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £23

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Sheffield to Peterborough with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: £11

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Sheffield to Peterborough with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: £105
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Sheffield to Peterborough train

FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Peterborough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Peterborough.

Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Peterborough can start from as little as £22 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Sheffield to Peterborough is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Sheffield to Peterborough train time is 1 h 32 min covering the 75 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Sheffield to Peterborough leaves at 04: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Sheffield to Peterborough leaves at 22: 28.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Sheffield to Peterborough without having to change trains with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. There are 2 direct trains from Sheffield to Peterborough each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Peterborough. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Peterborough.

When taking a train from Sheffield to Peterborough, you can count on LNER, East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Peterborough. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Sheffield to Peterborough and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 28.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Sheffield, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Peterborough, located 0.2 miles (260 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Peterborough from Sheffield is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 32 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Sheffield to Peterborough is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Sheffield to Peterborough including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Peterborough

Sheffield

Peterborough

The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Sheffield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Sheffield for your trip from Sheffield to Peterborough.

Sheffield

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Sheffield station, Sheaf Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 2BP

Phone Number

+44 8704420104

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transport options for Sheffield