The average train between Portsmouth and Peterborough takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 3:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Peterborough station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Portsmouth to Peterborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Peterborough train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Portsmouth to Peterborough train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Peterborough is 205.7 km. The road distance is 245 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Peterborough via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 2h 52m.