Explore Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough by train

Thinking about travelling from Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Peterborough

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £23.80, but can go to £9 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and £11 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 00:08.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:24.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:48.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:55.

  • 39 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 23 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 29 minutes, crossing a total distance of 81 kilometres.

Booking horizon for travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Peterborough

Tickets for travel between Stansted Mountfitchet and Peterborough can be booked 3 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Peterborough city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough?

The total distance from Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough is 81 kilometres.

How much does the train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough cost?

The minimum fare on this route is £23.80. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around £9. If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately £11.

How far in advance can I book my Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough train tickets?

You can start booking tickets for this route 3 months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Stansted Mountfitchet to Peterborough by train?

The fastest journey is 1 hour and 29 minutes.