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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stansted to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted to Peterborough will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 4 trains that leave Stansted for Peterborough every day 4 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 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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 Stansted to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £31.
Distance: 83 km
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1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stansted to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Stansted to Peterborough trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:27 Stansted | 1h25 | 05:52 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:27 Stansted | 1h22 | 08:49 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:27 Stansted | 1h22 | 09:49 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stansted to Peterborough
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Trains from Stansted to Peterborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 03:05 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, LNER from Stansted to Peterborough trainsCrossCountry, Abellio Greater Anglia, LNER trains will get you between Stansted and Peterborough from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stansted to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted to Peterborough 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 Peterborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Stansted and Peterborough
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- 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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