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Outbound fromPeterborough to West Kirby by train
It takes an average of 5h 29m to travel from Peterborough to West Kirby by train, over a distance of around 134 miles (216 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Peterborough to West Kirby and tickets for this journey start from £51.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:49 | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | West Kirby | |
| Journey time | From 4h 5m | |
| Distance | 134 miles (216 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £51.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Peterborough to West Kirby by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Peterborough to West Kirby? Look no further.
You'll usually find 18 trains per day running between Peterborough and West Kirby, which usually take 5 hours 29 minutes to complete the 134 miles (216 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 5 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to West Kirby by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Peterborough to West Kirby start from £51.40 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to West Kirby? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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