The average train between Canterbury and Peterborough takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 hourly between Canterbury and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Canterbury to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Peterborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Canterbury to Peterborough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Peterborough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Canterbury to Peterborough train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Canterbury and Peterborough is 170.3 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Peterborough via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 1h 51m.