Train times from Peterborough to London
Peterborough connects to 3 London terminals. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 47 minutes on a direct train.
- Fastest journey to London
- 47 minutes to Kings Cross
- Direct service
- Yes
- London terminals served
- 3 (Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge)
- Operator
- Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
- Source
- Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
- Data reviewed
- 2026-08-17
Peterborough to each London terminal
| London terminal | Fastest | Fastest direct | Typical peak | Peak trains | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Cross | 47 min | same as fastest | 56 min | 5.1/hr | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 68 minchange at Stevenage | 79 min | 81 min | 2.0/hr | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 83 minchange at Stevenage | 94 min | 96 min | 2.0/hr | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |
Peterborough to Kings Cross
The fastest train from Peterborough to London Kings Cross takes 47 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Peterborough the 31st quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.
Peterborough to St Pancras
The fastest train from Peterborough to London St Pancras takes 68 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed. That makes Peterborough the 168th quickest of the 231 stations with a service into St Pancras inside 90 minutes.
Peterborough to London Bridge
The fastest train from Peterborough to London London Bridge takes 83 minutes and involves one change of train en route. The route is operated by Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink. That makes Peterborough the 211th quickest of the 234 stations with a service into London Bridge inside 90 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the train from Peterborough to London take?
The fastest train from Peterborough reaches London Kings Cross in 47 minutes. Peterborough connects to 3 London terminals: Kings Cross, St Pancras, London Bridge.
Which London station should I travel to from Peterborough?
Kings Cross is the quickest at 47 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross.
Is Peterborough a good commuter town for London?
At 47 minutes to London Kings Cross, Peterborough is a practical commuter choice, with the fastest journey under an hour. Direct trains keep the journey simple.
Are there direct trains from Peterborough to London?
Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross.
What are the nearest stations to Peterborough?
The closest alternatives are Huntingdon, Corby, St Neots. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.
Other places within 60 minutes of Kings Cross
Peterborough is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 60 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.
Nearby stations
Alternative departure points close to Peterborough, for comparing platforms rather than places.