Trains from Plymouth to Peterborough

Plymouth to Peterborough train information

Plymouth Peterborough train map

Train duration 6h03m
Arrival Peterborough, England
Departure Plymouth, England
Distance 227 Miles
Train operators Cross Country
Lowest train price from £67.00
Average train price £137.00
  • All trains between Plymouth (South West England) to Peterborough (East of England) are operated by Cross Country. The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
  • The train is a quick and simple solution to travel to Peterborough from Plymouth. The average train time from Plymouth to Peterborough is 6h03m to cover the 227 miles.
  • Looking at our data, the best fare to travel by train in the next month is £67.00. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Plymouth to Peterborough train tickets

from £67.00 MORE 5h28m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £20.98 MORE 13h31m

Plymouth - Peterborough prices calendar

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

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Plymouth to Peterborough

When are the next trains to Peterborough?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Plymouth
15:15
Peterborough
20:29
5h14m Multiple companies
Plymouth
15:27
Peterborough
21:12
5h45m Cross Country
Plymouth
16:15
Peterborough
21:25
5h10m Multiple companies
Plymouth
16:27
Peterborough
22:15
5h48m Cross Country
Plymouth
16:50
Peterborough
22:24
5h34m Multiple companies

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, 5 trains from Plymouth to Peterborough are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first Plymouth Peterborough train is at 15:15 while the last train is at 16:50. The first and last departure hours may be different on each day of the week and there may be less trains during weekends or bank holidays. Train companies can as well increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

Plymouth - Peterborough: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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Days before Departure

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Plymouth to Peterborough in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £37 when purchasing your train 15 days in advance which is 59% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Plymouth to Peterborough trains

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

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Plymouth
Peterborough
£67.00 04/10/2024 16:15 1 month ago
Plymouth
Peterborough
£67.00 04/10/2024 16:50 1 month ago
Plymouth
Peterborough
£171.40 04/10/2024 15:15 1 month ago
Plymouth
Peterborough
£171.40 04/10/2024 17:27 1 month ago
Plymouth
Peterborough
£171.40 04/10/2024 16:27 Cross Country 1 month ago
Plymouth
Peterborough
£171.40 04/10/2024 15:27 Cross Country 1 month ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Plymouth Peterborough train

Discount Plymouth - Peterborough train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Plymouth Peterborough train ticket.

  • In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can calculate how many trips you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

    For your assessment, you have to include the railcard cost, for instance £30, your savings on each trip (i.e.: 34%) and the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Plymouth Peterborough ticket is £136.60 (1).

    Divide the railcard cost by the saving: £30/34%= £88. Now divide £88 by £136.60: £88/£136.60 = 0.64. It will take you about 1 trips from Peterborough to Plymouth (one way journey) with your railcard to break even.

  • Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

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

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Plymouth to Peterborough train £136.60 £91.07 £45.53 0.65

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

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare