Trains from Reading to Peterborough

Reading to Peterborough train information

• There are a lot of train operators across the United Kingdom & Europe. By searching for your ticket using our travel search engine, you are able to see the trains between Reading in England to Peterborough in England as well as the train operator for this journey.
• There are 83 miles between Reading to Peterborough. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Peterborough from Reading, and it’s also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
• Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to look at the latest available offers.

Best prices for Reading to Peterborough train tickets

Reading - Peterborough prices calendar

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

Reading - 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 Reading to Peterborough are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 7 days in advance, you can find tickets from £22 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £41 for your train. Thus, you may save 47% on the price of your ticket by booking 7 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

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

Best prices for Reading to Peterborough trains

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

Discount Reading - Peterborough train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Reading Peterborough train ticket.

What are the benefits of a railcard?

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Reading to Peterborough? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Reading Peterborough ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Reading to Peterborough (one way trip).

How much does a railcard cost?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

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