Trains from Peterborough to Leicester

Peterborough to Leicester train information

Which operators can I use?

There are many train companies across the country & Europe but the journey connecting Peterborough in England to Leicester in England are run by Cross Country.

How far is it by train?

On average, it takes approximately 0h54m by train covering a distance of 38 miles to get to Leicester from Peterborough. The duration may change depending if the train is direct or if you need to make a change.

How much does it costs?

We found tickets from £8.50 to travel in the next month. Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Peterborough to Leicester train tickets

Peterborough - Leicester prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Peterborough to Leicester by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Train times Peterborough to Leicester

When are the next trains to Leicester?

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

According to our data, 15 trains from Peterborough to Leicester are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first Peterborough Leicester train is at 07:54 and the last one is at 22:00. The first and last departure times may be different on each day of the week and there may be fewer services during weekends or public holidays. Rail operators may also increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the season.

Peterborough - Leicester: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Peterborough to Leicester are increasing if you don't book early. According to our data, if you buy your train 15 days in advance, you can find tickets from £9 whereas when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £12 for your train. Thus, you may save 31% on the price of your ticket by booking 15 days in advance instead of on the day you're travelling.

The figures are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Peterborough to Leicester trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Peterborough and Leicester by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Leicester to Peterborough and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Peterborough - Leicester train tickets

National Railcards can bring you great savings if you're taking the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you might want to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to make great savings for your Peterborough Leicester train ticket.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several journeys. But is it really relevant when travelling from Peterborough to Leicester? Grab your calculator, considering:

  A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Peterborough Leicester ticket (i.e.: £16.02)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of journeys needed per year to be profitable.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£16.02 = 5.49. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 6 trips from Peterborough to Leicester (one way trip).

• All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey