The average train between Stafford and Peterborough takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Peterborough. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Peterborough at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Peterborough. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Peterborough station via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Stafford to Peterborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Peterborough train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Stafford to Peterborough train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Stafford and Peterborough is 128.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Peterborough via Nuneaton in around 2h 44m.