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Outbound fromStratford (London) to Peterborough by train
It takes an average of 1h 51m to travel from Stratford (London) to Peterborough by train, over a distance of around 72 miles (116 km). There are normally 51 trains per day travelling from Stratford (London) to Peterborough and tickets for this journey start from £20.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:16 | |
| Departure station | Stratford (London) | |
| Arrival station | Peterborough | |
| Journey time | From 1h 28m | |
| Distance | 72 miles (116 km) | |
| Frequency | 51 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £20.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Stratford (London) to Peterborough in 1 hour 28 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Stratford (London) to Peterborough? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 51 minutes to travel the 72 miles (116 km) from Stratford (London) to Peterborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 51 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, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway 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 Stratford (London) to Peterborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £20.80. 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 Stratford (London) 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 Stratford (London) to Peterborough is right for you.
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