The cheapest and fastest trains from South Croydon to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from South Croydon to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from South Croydon to Peterborough will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 3 trains that leave South Croydon for Peterborough 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 135 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for South Croydon to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from South Croydon to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £42.
Distance: 135 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
South Croydon to Peterborough train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:39 South Croydon | 2h11 | 07:50 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:47 South Croydon | 2h10 | 08:57 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from South Croydon to Peterborough
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:09 |
Train companies: LNER, Thameslink from South Croydon to Peterborough trainsLNER, Thameslink trains will get you between South Croydon and Peterborough from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: South Croydon to Peterborough train

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Important Stations and Airports in South Croydon and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:50 - 00:10 Saturday 05:50 - 23:35 Sunday 07:40 - 23:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B2 station: Level access to both platforms via separate entrances. Long access route between platforms via street, steep in places (over 400m and gradient above 1:10). Assistance Meeting Point is between the toilets on platform 1.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Platform 1, Left of the Booking Hall
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: A heated waiting area is available on the concourse and shelters on both platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: To right of station building
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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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