The average train between Margate and Peterborough takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 Margate and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 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 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Peterborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Margate to Peterborough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Peterborough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Margate to Peterborough train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Margate and Peterborough is 173.5 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Peterborough via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 25m.