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Trip Summary
12 trains operate daily from Peterborough to St Neots. The train trip from Peterborough to St Neots is usually about 23 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Great Northern train can get you there in as little as 22 minutes.
| Distance | 23 mi (38 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 22m |
| Lowest price | £7.92 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Peterborough to St Neots?
2 train services operate from Peterborough to St Neots. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern | 2 | 0h 22m | £7.92 |
| Thameslink | 10 | 0h 23m | £7.92 |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Peterborough to St Neots on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Peterborough at 05:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. 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 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Peterborough to St Neots.
You can also take a train for your return trip from St Neots to Peterborough.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Peterborough?
Main departure station: Peterborough Train Station
There is one train station in Peterborough.
All train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
Where is the train station in St Neots?
Main arrival station: Hawkesden Road
St Neots has one train station.
Train stations in St Neots:
Hawkesden Road
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