The average train between Peterborough and Newmarket takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough to Newmarket. 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 Peterborough and Newmarket. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Newmarket at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Newmarket. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Newmarket station via Cambridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Peterborough to Newmarket train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Newmarket train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newmarket station.
Book your Peterborough to Newmarket train tickets online with Cross Country and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Peterborough and Newmarket is 57.4 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Newmarket via Cambridge in around 1h 51m.