Peterborough to Cardiff by train

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Overview: trains from Peterborough to Cardiff

Find the key information for travelling by train from Peterborough to Cardiff, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 03:24 View journey
Last train 23:47 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 235
Trains / day 76 View all
Cheapest journey CA$126.10 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 33m
Train operators 13

Peterborough to Cardiff train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Peterborough to Cardiff by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Peterborough to Cardiff take around 3 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 235 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Peterborough is scheduled to depart at around  04:19. The last departure is usually at around 23:47 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Peterborough at around 03:24, with the last train leaving at around 22:46. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 76 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 10 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from CA$126.10.

We think any time is a great time to visit Cardiff, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Cardiff.

Is there a direct train from Peterborough to Cardiff?

The journey between Peterborough and Cardiff usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Peterborough to Cardiff every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Peterborough to Cardiff?

The Peterborough to Cardiff train travel takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Peterborough to Cardiff train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Cardiff leaving Peterborough at around 04:19 and the last train leaving at around 23:47 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Peterborough at around 03:24, with the final departure at 22:46.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.