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Moston to Peterborough by train

First train

07:52

Last train

22:42

Departure station

Moston

Arrival station

Peterborough

Journey time

From 3h 10m

Distance

103 miles (166 km)

Frequency

18 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway

Taking the train from Moston to Peterborough in 3 hours 10 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Moston to Peterborough? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 5 hours 42 minutes to travel the 103 miles (166 km) from Moston to Peterborough by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 10 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.

Book train tickets from Moston to Peterborough in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.

If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Peterborough by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Moston to Peterborough? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Moston to Peterborough take?

The average journey time by train between Moston and Peterborough is 5 hours and 42 minutes, with around 18 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Moston and Peterborough by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Moston to Peterborough is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Moston to Peterborough?

No, there are no direct train services from Moston to Peterborough. Travelling from Moston to Peterborough by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

What time does the first train from Moston to Peterborough leave?

The first train from Moston to Peterborough leaves at 07:52. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Moston to Peterborough leave?

The last train from Moston to Peterborough leaves at 22:42. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Moston and Peterborough by train?

Trains travelling from Moston to Peterborough cover a distance of around 103 miles (166 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Moston to Peterborough

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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