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Chester to Peterborough trains

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The average train between Chester and Peterborough takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

3h 55m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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  1. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Nuneaton to Peterboroughtrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
3h 54m
£47–111

Chester to Peterborough train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesLumoCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesLumoCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 17m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesLumoCross Country3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 17m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Peterborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Peterborough, England?

You can take a train from Chester to Peterborough via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 3h 54m.

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