The average train between Essex and Peterborough takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Peterborough station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Essex to Peterborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Peterborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Essex to Peterborough train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Peterborough is 99.9 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Peterborough via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 1h 57m.