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Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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40

train journeys
per day

52

miles (83 kms)

1hrs 21 mins

fastest journey

03:23 / 00:40

first / last train

9

direct trains

8

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Stansted Airport (SSD)

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On a typical weekday there are 40 scheduled rail journeys between Peterborough and Stansted Airport , with 9 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Peterborough to Stansted Airport is approximately 52 miles (83 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 1 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Stansted Airport.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Peterborough to Stansted Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 21 mins.

Journeys from Peterborough to Stansted Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    03:23
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    06:00
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:19
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    06:59
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:53
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    07:11
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:24
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    07:59
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:54
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    08:07
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:10
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    08:30
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:13
    1 hrs 28 mins Direct
    08:41
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:20
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    09:30
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:19
    1 hrs 22 mins Direct
    09:41
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:42
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    10:24
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:46
    2 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    10:57
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:57
    2 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    11:11
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:40
    1 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    11:24
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:13
    1 hrs 28 mins Direct
    11:41
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:45
    1 hrs 39 mins 1 change
    12:24
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:50
    2 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    12:57
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:54
    2 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    13:11
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:42
    1 hrs 42 mins 1 change
    13:24
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:14
    1 hrs 27 mins Direct
    13:41
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:44
    1 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    14:24
    Peterborough
    Stansted Airport
    Peterborough to Stansted Airport

About Peterborough Station

Station name Peterborough (PBO)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Stansted Airport Station

Station name Stansted Airport (SSD)
Address Stansted Airport station, Under the Airport Terminal, Bassingbourn Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 1QW
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 00:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Peterborough and Stansted Airport

The travel time between Peterborough and Stansted Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 21 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Peterborough and Stansted Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 40 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:40.

First class tickets on trains between Peterborough and Stansted Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Peterborough and Stansted Airport can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 9 direct services per day from Peterborough to Stansted Airport

East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Great Northern, Grand Central, CrossCountry, Elizabeth Line, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Stansted Airport.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Peterborough and Stansted Airport, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.