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Relax from Peterborough to London

Relax and gaze out at the stunning scenery of England as you speed effortlessly between Peterborough and London.

Travelling with LNER means you'll arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and relaxed. With our price promise, you'll get the best value tickets when you book on the LNER App.
Average travel time
0h 51m
Distance
72 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£15.80

Standard Class

Monday 29 Apr 2024
From
£15.80

First Class

Saturday 18 May 2024
From
£29.40

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for Peterborough to London Kings Cross

First train 06:10 Last train 21:50

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London North Eastern Railway from Edinburgh to London Kings Cross

Lose yourself in London for less

Finding cheap train tickets from Peterborough to London is simple with LNER. Our live train times will keep you in the know.

LNER trains arrive and depart at London King's Cross station, close to King's Cross St. Pancras Underground station, the British Library, Camden Town, and Regents Park.

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No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

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RELATED FAQS

What is the cheapest way to get from Peterborough to London King’s Cross by train?

There’s one simple way to make your journey to London King’s Cross as cheap as possible. Set up a Ticket Alert for single Advance tickets and buy them when they’re available. It’s usually less costly than Flexible tickets and we also have a price guarantee where we’ll match ticket prices you’ve seen and refund the difference without any booking charges.

Are there direct trains from Peterborough to London King’s Cross?

LNER has a regular train service from Peterborough to London running at approximately twice an hour. The journey takes around 50 minutes.

Which rail lines go through Peterborough?

The principal train line through Peterborough station is the East Coast mainline.

Which rail lines go through London King’s Cross?

The principal train line through London King's Cross station is the East Coast mainline.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between Peterborough and London King’s Cross?

There are many Season Ticket options available which run from as little as one week to a full year. That means you can save money on your regular journeys.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

Find out more

If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

Change of plans form

Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

Delay repay

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