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Horley to Peterborough Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 10 daily train trips between Horley and Peterborough. The average train journey from Horley to Peterborough takes 2 hours and 9 minutes, but some Thameslink train trips are as short as 2 hours and 1 minute.

Distance97 mi (155 km)
Fastest train2h 1m
Lowest price$31.23
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceSouthern
Train lines3

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Which train should you take from Horley to Peterborough?

There are 3 train lines with service from Horley to Peterborough. Southern is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Gatwick Express52h 15m$38.42
Southern52h 6m$80.56
Thameslink32h 10m$97.26
  • The Gatwick Express is a train service that provides direct travel between Victoria station and Gatwick Airport railway station, with intermediate stops at Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hassocks, and Preston Park. The trains operate on a half-hourly schedule and provide standard, non-reserved seating as well as first-class compartments. The trains also offer additional luggage storage spaces and free WiFi for passengers.

  • 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 Horley to Peterborough

The distance between Horley and Peterborough is approximately 97 miles, or 155 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 9 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 1 minute. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Horley to Peterborough on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Horley at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 10 scheduled trains on most days. 2 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 Horley.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Horley?

Main departure station: Gatwick Airport Railway Station

There is one train station in Horley.

All train stations in Horley:

  • Gatwick Airport Railway 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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