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Stansted to Peterborough Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Stansted and Peterborough. The average train journey from Stansted to Peterborough takes one hour and 40 minutes, but some CrossCountry train trips are as short as one hour and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 50 mi (80 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 25m |
| Lowest price | $16.95 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | CrossCountry |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Stansted to Peterborough
- CrossCountry tickets: $17 one-way
- CrossCountry + Connections tickets: $32 one-way
- Greater Anglia + Connections tickets: $32 one-way
Which train should you take from Stansted to Peterborough?
There are 3 train lines with service from Stansted to Peterborough. CrossCountry is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 3 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossCountry | 3 | 1h 26m | $27.28 |
| CrossCountry + Connections | 1 | 1h 51m | $32.45 |
| Greater Anglia + Connections | 1 | 2h 14m | $32.45 |
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 Stansted to Peterborough usually takes about 1 hours and 26 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 3 trips on this route every day, and 3 daily trips on weekends.
CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Stansted to Peterborough start from $32, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Peterborough. CrossCountry + Connections in Stansted leaves from Stansted Airport Train Station . And in Peterborough trains arrive at Peterborough Train Station .
From Stansted to Peterborough train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 1 hours and 51 minutes. If you are looking to get to Peterborough faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 25 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Peterborough on a weekend there is typically one CrossCountry + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Stansted.
Greater Anglia + Connections train tickets from Stansted to Peterborough start from $32, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Greater Anglia + Connections schedules to Peterborough. Greater Anglia + Connections in Stansted leaves from Stansted Airport Train Station . And in Peterborough trains arrive at Peterborough Train Station .
From Stansted to Peterborough train travel on Greater Anglia + Connections takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. If you are looking to get to Peterborough faster, Greater Anglia + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 25 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Peterborough on a weekend there is typically one Greater Anglia + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Stansted.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Stansted to Peterborough
Trains from Stansted to Peterborough are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Stansted at 2:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 5 scheduled trains on most days. 3 of these are direct connections to Peterborough. 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 Peterborough to Stansted.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Stansted?
Main departure station: Stansted Airport Train Station
There is one train station in Stansted.
All train stations in Stansted:
Stansted Airport Train Station
Where is the train station in Peterborough?
Main arrival station: Peterborough Train Station
Peterborough has one train station.
All train stations in Peterborough:
Peterborough Train Station
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