# 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/hr | Operator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Kings Cross | 47 min | same as fastest | 56 | 5.1 | Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo |
| St Pancras | 68 min (change at Stevenage) | 79 min | 81 | 2.0 | Thameslink, East Midlands Railway, Southeastern high speed |
| London Bridge | 83 min (change at Stevenage) | 94 min | 96 | 2.0 | Southeastern, Southern, Thameslink |

## 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.

## About this data

Fastest is the quickest scheduled weekday service; typical peak is the median of
services arriving at the London terminal between 07:00 and 09:30. Computed from
Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open
Government Licence. Not live times, and they exclude disruption and engineering
work. Full methodology: https://railreach.co.uk/about/

Source: RailReach - https://railreach.co.uk/stations/peterborough/
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