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Outbound fromPortsmouth to Peterborough by train
It takes an average of 4h 12m to travel from Portsmouth to Peterborough by train, over a distance of around 126 miles (204 km). There are normally 120 trains per day travelling from Portsmouth to Peterborough and tickets for this journey start from £40.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:12 | |
| Departure station | Portsmouth | |
| Arrival station | Peterborough | |
| Journey time | From 3h 53m | |
| Distance | 126 miles (204 km) | |
| Frequency | 120 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £40.50 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Portsmouth to Peterborough in 3 hours 53 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Portsmouth to Peterborough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 12 minutes to travel the 126 miles (204 km) from Portsmouth to Peterborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 53 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 120 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to Peterborough. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Portsmouth to Peterborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £40.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Peterborough by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Portsmouth to Peterborough
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Portsmouth to Peterborough is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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