The average train between Plymouth and Peterborough takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 6:38 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Peterborough station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Plymouth to Peterborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Peterborough train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Plymouth to Peterborough train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Peterborough is 364.3 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Peterborough via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 22m.