The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Peterborough takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Southend-on-Sea 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 every 30 minutes between Southend-on-Sea and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria station and arriving at Peterborough station via London Liverpool Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.
Southend-on-Sea to Peterborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
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The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Peterborough is 132.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Peterborough via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 6m.