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York to Peterborough in comfort and class

Soak up the stunning landscapes of Northern and Central England as you speed smoothly between York and Peterborough.

The refreshments and comfy seats onboard our trains mean you'll always ride in style - and with LNER's cheap Advance tickets, you'll have extra spending money when you arrive.
Average travel time
1h 15m
Distance
102 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£29.30

Standard Class

Tuesday 30 Apr 2024
From
£17.80

First Class

Wednesday 8 May 2024
From
£39.50

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for York to Peterborough

First train 04:40 Last train 20:01

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There's plenty to do in Peterborough

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

LNER trains arrive and depart at Peterborough station, close to the city centre and the Queensgate shopping centre.

Things to do in Peterborough

Peterborough is a pick-and-mix of everything: cobbled streets, cosmopolitan avenues, historic buildings, and buzzing bars.

Places to eat in Peterborough

Be inspired by LNER's pick of the best places to eat in Peterborough. 

Get a little extra with your journey

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

Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

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RELATED FAQS

Are there direct trains between York and Peterborough?

Direct LNER trains travel from York to Peterborough with a travel time of just over 1h 15m.

During the week, there are approximately 20 direct LNER trains per day between 04:40 and 22:25.

Which rail lines go through Peterborough?

The principal trains going through Peterborough station are LNER, CrossCountry, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands, and Thameslink.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between York and Peterborough?

No, Season Tickets are not currently available for this journey.

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.

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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.

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