Stafford to Peterborough by train

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Overview: trains from Stafford to Peterborough

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stafford 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 06:25 View journey
Last train 23:04 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 129
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €84.00 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 22m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Stafford to Peterborough by train

Considering a train trip from Stafford to Peterborough? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Cost of train tickets between Stafford and Peterborough

The cheapest train tickets from Stafford to Peterborough start at €84.00. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Stafford to Peterborough is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train timetable for travel between Stafford and Peterborough

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Stafford to Peterborough by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 06:25

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:04

  • First daily departure (weekend): 06:26

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 19:52

  • Average number of daily trains: 24 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 46 minutes

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Stafford to Peterborough?

On this route spanning 129 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 2 hours and 5 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Stafford and Peterborough?

You can secure tickets for travel between Stafford and Peterborough up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Learn more about train travel from Stafford to Peterborough

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Stafford and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Peterborough city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Stafford to Peterborough

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

The total distance from Stafford to Peterborough is 129 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.