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You can get from Peterborough to London by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Peterborough to London on 2 Dec we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Peterborough to London
 | Distance | 73 miles (118 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Train |
 | Fastest mode | Train • £19 • 53 min |
 | Popular travel companies | London North Eastern Railway |
Take a train to travel 73 miles (118 km) to London from Peterborough. London North Eastern Railway is the main travel provider operating this trip. Travellers can even take a direct train from Peterborough to London.
General Information about the journey from Peterborough to London
Peterborough is situated just an hour north of Central London by train, making the journey between the two cities a fast and convenient one. For travellers looking to make the best journey time, trains run regularly and offer the fastest and most direct routes into London. Travellers who enjoy a more leisurely journey and want to benefit from cheaper tickets will find that bus services can provide a more economical, but somewhat more lengthy journey.
Return journeys from London to Peterborough are also available.
Buses from Peterborough to London
Travellers planning to make the journey to London should head to Peterborough Queensgate Bus Station, where National Express runs several buses per day starting from early morning until evening. Journey times vary greatly depending on the departure time. A direct bus can take as little as 2.5 hours to reach London Victoria Coach Station in Central London. Other National Express departures can take as much as 5 hours in total, which may include a stop at Stansted Airport on the way. Although the bus journey to London Victoria can take several hours, it is typically the most economical mode of transport.
Trains from Peterborough to London
The journey to London is exceptionally fast and simple, thanks to the regular daily train service that runs from Peterborough Station to London Kings Cross Station. The entire journey can take as little as 50 minutes with no changes required en route. However, journey times can vary depending on which train is taken so that the journey can sometimes take more than an hour. Trains run every day from Peterborough Station, departing early in the morning and continuing to run throughout the day at a rate of about 3 to 5 departures per hour until late evening.
Travel Tips
You can travel from Peterborough to London by train.
A train is the fastest way to get from Peterborough to London with an average travel time for this journey around 53 min.
The distance between Peterborough and London is around 73 miles (118 km).
The average frequency per day from Peterborough to London is:
- 25 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Peterborough to London as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Peterborough to London:
- Most travellers board their train from Peterborough and arrive in London Victoria.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Peterborough to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel company for you:
- London North Eastern Railway can get you to London by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with London North Eastern Railway from Peterborough to London for £19 on Omio.
Yes, there is a direct service from Peterborough to London:
- You can find 25 direct trains per day to London with Thameslink or London North Eastern Railway.
As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you buy tickets for this route.
When planning your trip between Peterborough and London, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Train tickets are costing £19 one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Peterborough to London online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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