The cheapest and fastest trains from Thornton Heath to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£76
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Thornton Heath to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornton Heath to Peterborough will cost around £76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £76.
Of the 1 trains that leave Thornton Heath 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 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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 Thornton Heath to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornton Heath 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 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a coach costs an average of £43.
Distance: 131 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thornton Heath to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Thornton Heath to Peterborough trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 19:13 Thornton Heath | 2h11 | 21:24 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 04:43 Thornton Heath | 2h03 | 06:46 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Thornton Heath to Peterborough
Trains from Thornton Heath to Peterborough run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 21:16. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 58m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 21:16 |
Train companies: LNER, Southern from Thornton Heath to Peterborough trainsLNER, Southern trains will get you between Thornton Heath 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: Thornton Heath to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thornton Heath 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thornton Heath and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:40 - 20:00 Sunday 08:15 - 17:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is in the Booking Hall near the cash machine.
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: There are heated waiting areas available on platform 2
- 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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