The average train between Lancaster and Peterborough takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 Lancaster and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Peterborough station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Lancaster to Peterborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Lancaster to Peterborough train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Lancaster to Peterborough train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Lancaster and Peterborough is 235.7 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Lancaster to Peterborough via Manchester Piccadilly and Doncaster in around 4h 11m.