Watford to Peterborough by train

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Overview: trains from Watford to Peterborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Watford to Peterborough, 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 05:16 View journey
Last train 23:07 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 40m View journey
Distance (km) 103
Trains / day 66 View all
Cheapest journey CA$70.20 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 4m
Train operators 12

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Train cost from Watford to Peterborough

Ready to book tickets from Watford to Peterborough? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Watford and Peterborough typically run CA$70.20.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 2 and a half months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Watford to Peterborough

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:01 and the last departure is 21:47. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:16 and the last train leaves at 23:07. On average, a total of 66 trains make this journey each day.

Watford to Peterborough distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 103 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 1 hour and 40 minutes.

When do tickets between Watford and Peterborough go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Watford and Peterborough 2 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Learn even more about travelling from Watford to Peterborough by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Peterborough.

FAQs about the train journey from Watford to Peterborough

Want to know more about your journey from Watford to Peterborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The trip from Watford to Peterborough covers a distance of 103 kilometres.

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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.