Trains from Leicester to Peterborough

Leicester to Peterborough train information

Which operators can I use?

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train from Leicester (East Midlands England) to Peterborough (East of England). The services on board will vary depending on the rail provider.

How far is it by train?

On average, it takes approximately 0h54m by train covering a distance of 38 miles to get to Peterborough from Leicester. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.

What is the price of the train?

Prices may vary quickly. We suggest you to make a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Leicester to Peterborough train tickets

Leicester - Peterborough prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Leicester to Peterborough by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Leicester - Peterborough: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Leicester to Peterborough will increase if you don't book early. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 7 days in advance, tickets should be available from £8 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £14 for your journey. Thus, you can save 44% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 7 days in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Leicester to Peterborough trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leicester and Peterborough by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Peterborough to Leicester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Leicester - Peterborough train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Leicester Peterborough train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

Why should I buy a railcard?

In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can assess the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Leicester Peterborough ticket is £50.00 (1).

Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £50.00: £88/£50.00 = 1.76. You will need to make about 2 trips from Peterborough to Leicester (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for an entire year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey