The average train between Brighton and Peterborough takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to Peterborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 3:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Peterborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Brighton to Peterborough train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Peterborough train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Brighton to Peterborough train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Brighton and Peterborough is 194.2 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Peterborough via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 18m.