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Croydon to Peterborough Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 9 daily train trips available from Croydon to Peterborough. Traveling by train from Croydon to Peterborough usually takes one hour and 49 minutes, but the fastest Thameslink train can make the trip in one hour and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 83 mi (133 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 42m |
| Lowest price | $31.51 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Thameslink |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Croydon to Peterborough?
2 train services operate from Croydon to Peterborough. Thameslink usually has more trains scheduled, with 7 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern | 2 | 1h 50m | $69.09 |
| Thameslink | 7 | 1h 50m | $84.35 |
Southern Railway is part of the British rail network serving stations predominantly between central London and the British south coast. Destinations include Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and Worthing. WiFi and accessible restrooms are available on most trains, plus the option to upgrade to a first-class ticket with extra legroom.
Thameslink services run 24 hours a day with trains usually every 20-30 minutes, and coverage within the regions of Kent, Surrey, and Hertfordshire, plus service to London. Thameslink has separate first-class cars, and standard-class seating may be standing room only during peak hours.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Croydon to Peterborough
Trains departing from Croydon to Peterborough tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Croydon at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 1:00pm. 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 9 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 Croydon.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Croydon?
Main departure station: East Croydon Station
There is one train station in Croydon.
All train stations in Croydon:
East Croydon 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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