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Outbound fromSouthport to Peterborough by train
It takes an average of 5h 39m to travel from Southport to Peterborough by train, over a distance of around 136 miles (219 km). There are normally 27 trains per day travelling from Southport to Peterborough and tickets for this journey start from £38.40 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:36 | |
| Departure station | Southport | |
| Arrival station | Peterborough | |
| Journey time | From 4h 11m | |
| Distance | 136 miles (219 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £38.40 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Southport to Peterborough in 4 hours 11 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southport to Peterborough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 39 minutes to travel the 136 miles (219 km) from Southport to Peterborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 11 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 27 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 London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales 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 Southport to Peterborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £38.40. 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 Southport 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 Southport 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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