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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Cambridge to Peterborough. Traveling by train from Cambridge to Peterborough usually takes around one hour and 27 minutes, but the fastest CrossCountry train can make the trip in 49 minutes.
| Distance | 29 mi (47 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 49m |
| Lowest price | £12.06 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink + Connections |
| Train lines | 6 |
Train service from Cambridge to Peterborough
- CrossCountry tickets: £12 one-way
- Great Northern + Connections tickets: £19 one-way
- Greater Anglia tickets: £19 one-way
- Greater Anglia + Connections tickets: £19 one-way
- Thameslink tickets: £30 one-way
- Thameslink + Connections tickets: £30 one-way
Which train should you take from Cambridge to Peterborough?
There are 6 train lines with service from Cambridge to Peterborough. Thameslink + Connections is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 1 | 0h 50m | £12.48 |
| Great Northern + Connections | 1 | 1h 16m | £19.09 |
| Greater Anglia | 1 | 1h 21m | £19.09 |
| Greater Anglia + Connections | 2 | 1h 17m | £19.09 |
| Thameslink | 1 | 1h 48m | £30.31 |
| Thameslink + Connections | 2 | 1h 43m | £31.97 |
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Cambridge to Peterborough usually takes about 0 hours and 50 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 1 trips on this route every day, and 1 daily trips on weekends.
Great Northern is a UK-based rail company that serves commuter towns north of London. The company is owned by Thameslink and offers a contemporary train fleet with complimentary WiFi. The company primarily serves towns such as Potters Bar, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Stevenage, and Hitchin While standard-class seats can be hard to secure due to high demand at peak hours, first-class compartments offer a quieter, more peaceful journey.
Greater Anglia is an east-of-England train company that serves Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire. Greater Anglia is known for providing affordable travel options and is in the process of upgrading its train cars with WiFi. Restrooms are available onboard, and power outlets are available at some seats.
Greater Anglia + Connections train tickets from Cambridge to Peterborough start from £19, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Greater Anglia + Connections schedules to Peterborough. Greater Anglia + Connections in Cambridge leaves from Station Road . And in Peterborough trains arrive at Peterborough Train Station .
From Cambridge to Peterborough train travel on Greater Anglia + Connections takes 1 hours and 17 minutes. If you are looking to get to Peterborough faster, Greater Anglia + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 49 minutes.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage between Kent, Surrey, Hertfordshire, and London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Thameslink + Connections train tickets from Cambridge to Peterborough start from £30, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Thameslink + Connections schedules to Peterborough. Thameslink + Connections in Cambridge leaves from Station Road . And in Peterborough trains arrive at Peterborough Train Station .
From Cambridge to Peterborough train travel on Thameslink + Connections takes 1 hours and 43 minutes. If you are looking to get to Peterborough faster, Thameslink + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 49 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Thameslink + Connections offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Peterborough.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Cambridge to Peterborough tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Cambridge at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Cambridge to Peterborough. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Peterborough to Cambridge.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cambridge?
Main departure station: Station Road
There is one train station in Cambridge.
All train stations in Cambridge:
Station Road
Where is the train station in Peterborough?
Main arrival station: Peterborough Train Station
Peterborough has one train station.
Train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
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