Southend to Peterborough by train

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Overview: trains from Southend to Peterborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southend 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 04:24 View journey
Last train 23:36 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 133
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey US$67.20 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 56m
Train operators 7

Explore Southend to Peterborough by train

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

Train travel between Southend and Peterborough: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Southend to Peterborough:

  • Cheapest tickets: US$67.46

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 and a half months in advance.

Train times for travel between Southend and Peterborough

If you are taking the train from Southend to Peterborough, you will have 40 trains each day (with a departure every 21 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 04:24. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:36. On weekends, the first train departs at 04:34, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:19.

Train travel time and distance from Southend to Peterborough

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 25 minutes. The total distance travelled is 133 kilometres.

When do tickets between Southend and Peterborough go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Southend and Peterborough 5 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.

Making the most of your Southend to Peterborough travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Peterborough.

FAQs about the train journey from Southend to Peterborough

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

The total distance between Southend and Peterborough by train is 133 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.