The cheapest and fastest trains from Wellingborough to Peterborough
Cheapest price
£69
Average price
£69
Fastest journey
3 h 1 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wellingborough to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wellingborough to Peterborough will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £69.
Of the 1 trains that leave Wellingborough 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 43 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 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 Wellingborough to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 43 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£69 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Wellingborough to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Wellingborough to Peterborough trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:39 Wellingborough | 3h01 | 07:40 Peterborough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wellingborough to Peterborough
Trains from Wellingborough to Peterborough run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:23, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 43 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 03:23 |
Last train 22:05 |
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FAQs: Wellingborough to Peterborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough and Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 06:10 - 22:15 Sunday 07:45 - 22:15
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: A number of black cabs are available from the station front throughout the day. These are wheelchair accessible.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Additional Wheelchair available
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at the front of the station. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to north car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches will leave from the front of the station
- 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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