Peterborough Train Station

Q: Are trains running today from Peterborough station?

Trains arrive into and depart from Peterborough station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Peterborough station.

Q: Are there toilets at Peterborough station?

Yes there are toilets available to use at Peterborough station.

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Built in 1850, Peterborough station was largely responsible for transforming the East England city from a quaint market town into an industrial hub; the walls that traverse the leafy streets outside of the station are a testament to the city's brickmaking legacy, which remains one of the main local industries to this day.

Queensgate shopping centre is only a two-minute walk from the station, as is the 12th-century Norman Cathedral, the burial site of Henry VIII's first wife. Peterborough station's current rival can be found on the other side of town, but over the years, there have been a number of railway stations in the city.

Peterborough East preceded the main station by five years but closed in 1966, and the short-lived Peterborough Crescent lasted only eight years between 1858 and 1866. The Nene Valley Railway offers 15-mile round trips on historic steam locomotives sourced from around the globe including, until recently, a full-scale version of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Unavailable
Left Luggage Website	https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/

Facilities

Shops	Available
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Station Buffet	Available
ATM	Available
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable
Nearest station with more facilities	Steps and lifts are available for access to all 7 platforms. Ticket Office and Car Park are step free. Peterborough has a RNIB Map for All located outside the main entrance to the right of the doors.

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Unavailable
WiFi notes	Find WiFi Hotspots around Peterborough station.
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Assistance meeting point is Customer Information Point in main concourse.
Customer Service notes	We welcome your feedback, suggestions and ideas to help us to make changes that can develop and grow our business.
Customer help points	Unavailable
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Main station
Carpark operator	London North Eastern Railway
Car parking spaces	731

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	458
Sheltered cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage CCTV	Available
Cycle storage notes	Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
Cycle storage notes	There are stands available.

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Peterborough station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Adams (01733 555800) or Station (01733 555911) or Royal (01733 777000).

First Class Lounge

Trainline's top spots near Peterborough station

Looking for a coffee on the way to the station? We've collected a list of our favourite independent coffee houses and eateries within walking distance of the station - check them out below!

Cafe	How far?	What's it all about?
Squire's Coffee House	9 minutes	Lovely cafe belonging to the Peterborough Museum.
Steps Cafe	8 minutes	Great coffee with Portuguese baked goods.

Trains to Peterborough station

Peterborough train station is mainly served by EMR, LNER, and Thameslink trains. Frequent EMR services connect Liverpool to Peterborough in 3h 50m, Lincoln to Peterborough in 1h 11m, and Norwich to Peterborough in 1h 29m every day, while LNER trains cover the route from London Kings Cross to Peterborough in 1h 17m. Thameslink services connect Horsham to Peterborough in 2h 49m.

Need more information about how to get to Peterborough by train? Read our dedicated page to trains to Peterborough.

Peterborough train station departures and arrivals

Want to know when your next train from/to Peterborough station departs? Scroll down this page and click on the ‘Departures’ tab if you want to check all trains departing from Peterborough railway station or click on the ‘Arrivals’ tab for more information about all services arriving in Peterborough.

Peterborough train station has 7 platforms, all of which are accessible by two footbridges, one with lifts and stairs and the other with ramps (located at the far end of the station). Platforms 1, 2, and 3 are predominantly for southbound trains to London, and platforms 4 to 7 provide northbound and cross-country services. Platform 1A has a Starbucks and platform 5 another cafe.

Peterborough train station parking

Peterborough train station has one car park right outside the main entrance. Step-free access is available here, as well as throughout the whole station.

Hotels near Peterborough train station

Looking for a hotel near Peterborough railway station? There’s a wide range of hotels you can choose from. Simply click on the button below and book now your accommodation in Peterborough.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough station open?

Peterborough station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.

Are trains running today from Peterborough station?

Trains arrive in and depart from Peterborough station almost every day, although there may be fewer services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Peterborough.

Are there toilets at Peterborough station?

Yes, there are toilets available to use at Peterborough station.

Are dogs allowed at Peterborough station?

Yes, dogs are allowed at Peterborough station, but they should be kept on a lead or in a pet carrier at all times.

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Horsham	Thameslink	04:19	1	On time
to Horsham	Thameslink	04:53	1	On time
to Horsham	Thameslink	05:24	2	On time
to Horsham	Thameslink	05:54		On time
to London Kings Cross	Great Northern	06:05		On time

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Status
from Cambridge	CrossCountry	06:07	On time
from York	London North Eastern Railway	06:09	On time
from Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	06:21	On time
from Nottingham	East Midlands Railway	06:25	On time
from London Kings Cross	Thameslink	06:27	On time

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Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Trainline's top spots near Peterborough station

Cafe

How far?

What's it all about?

Trains to Peterborough station

Peterborough train station departures and arrivals

Peterborough train station parking

Hotels near Peterborough train station

Frequently asked questions

Is Peterborough station open?

Are trains running today from Peterborough station?

Are there toilets at Peterborough station?

Are dogs allowed at Peterborough station?

Departures and arrivals from Peterborough

Departures

Arrivals

Useful travel tips

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Off peak fares

Seat Reservations

Travelling with a bicycle

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