The average train between St Helens and Peterborough takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 St Helens and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 10:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Peterborough station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
St Helens to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Lea Green station.
St Helens to Peterborough train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your St Helens to Peterborough train tickets online with TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between St Helens and Peterborough is 192.7 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Lea Green to Peterborough via Leeds in around 3h 48m.