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Outbound fromPeterborough to Southend Airport by train
It takes an average of 2h 53m to travel from Peterborough to Southend Airport by train, over a distance of around 80 miles (130 km). There are normally 7 trains per day travelling from Peterborough to Southend Airport and tickets for this journey start from £23.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:16 | |
| Departure station | Peterborough | |
| Arrival station | Southend Airport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 16m | |
| Distance | 80 miles (130 km) | |
| Frequency | 7 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £23.70 | |
| Train operators | London Overground, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Peterborough to Southend Airport in 2 hours 16 minutes
If you want to travel from Peterborough to Southend Airport by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Peterborough to Southend Airport by train to take around 2 hours 53 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 16 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 7 trains per day running on this route, which spans 80 miles (130 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Southend Airport. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or Thameslink. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Peterborough to Southend Airport start from £23.70 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Peterborough to Southend Airport
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Peterborough to Southend Airport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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