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Trip Summary
There are 8 daily trains from Peterborough to Stansted. Traveling by train from Peterborough to Stansted usually takes around one hour and 29 minutes, but the fastest CrossCountry train can make the trip in one hour and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 22m |
| Lowest price | £12.79 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | CrossCountry |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Peterborough to Stansted?
2 train services operate from Peterborough to Stansted. CrossCountry usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 5 | 1h 23m | £15.56 |
| East Midlands Trains + Connections | 2 | 1h 44m | £25.90 |
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 Peterborough to Stansted usually takes about 1 hours and 23 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 5 trips on this route every day, and 0 daily trips on weekends.
East Midlands Trains + Connections train tickets from Peterborough to Stansted start from £26, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 East Midlands Trains + Connections schedules to Stansted. East Midlands Trains + Connections in Peterborough leaves from Peterborough Train Station . And in Stansted trains arrive at Stansted Airport Train Station .
From Peterborough to Stansted train travel on East Midlands Trains + Connections takes 1 hours and 44 minutes. If you are looking to get to Stansted faster, East Midlands Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 22 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Peterborough to Stansted on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Peterborough 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. 5 of these are direct connections to Stansted. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Stansted 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 Stansted?
Main arrival station: Stansted Airport Train Station
Stansted has one train station.
Train stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport Train Station
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