Peterborough Railway Station at a glance
- What
- Peterborough’s principal National Rail station and city gateway
- Where
- Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
- Station code
- PBO
- Managed by
- London North Eastern Railway
- Access
- Step-free access to every platform, with lifts available
- Onward travel
- Bus, taxi, cycle-storage and car-parking facilities
Peterborough Railway Station is the city’s main rail gateway, placing visitors within walking distance of the centre while providing connections towards London, the North, the Midlands, East Anglia and destinations across Britain.
Standing on the East Coast Main Line, Peterborough is an important interchange for journeys crossing the country. Direct and connecting trains make the station useful for day trips, longer stays and onward journeys throughout the region.
The station is approximately a ten-minute walk from central Peterborough. From here, visitors can continue towards Peterborough Cathedral, the historic streets of the Old Town Quarter and many of the city’s shops, restaurants and cultural attractions.
Train times, stopping patterns and fares vary, so passengers should use the official journey planner before travelling. Allow additional time when making a connection or whenever local access arrangements around the station have changed.
What to expect
A well-connected interchange
Services connect Peterborough with London, northern England, Scotland, the Midlands and East Anglia, alongside useful regional routes.
Tickets and information
Ticket machines, a ticket office, departure screens, announcements and station staff help passengers prepare for their journeys.
Waiting facilities
Passengers will find seating, sheltered waiting areas, toilets and baby-changing facilities within the station.
Food and drink
Refreshment outlets provide options for passengers before travelling. Availability can vary, so check locally when you arrive.
Onward travel
Taxis, local buses, cycle storage and nearby walking routes provide several ways to continue into Peterborough and the surrounding area.
Passenger assistance
The station has step-free routes to every platform, lifts, accessible toilets and assistance for passengers who need extra support.
Planning your visit
- Address
- Peterborough Railway Station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL.
- Before travelling
- Check the official station page and journey planner for current train times, platform information, engineering work and station access arrangements.
- Tickets
- Tickets can be purchased online or at the station. Fares and restrictions vary by journey, operator and ticket type.
- Walking to the centre
- Central Peterborough is approximately a ten-minute walk away. Follow the current pedestrian signs when leaving the station.
- Bus and taxi
- Bus and taxi connections are available around the station. Check current stopping points and local travel information before setting out.
- Parking
- Station parking is available and charges apply. Check the official station information for current availability, restrictions and payment arrangements.
- Cycling
- Cycle-storage facilities are provided at the station. Spaces are subject to availability, and bicycles should be secured properly.
- Access
- There is step-free access to every platform. Lifts, accessible toilets, accessible parking spaces and boarding ramps are available.
- Passenger assistance
- Assistance can be arranged for boarding, leaving trains and moving through the station. Check with National Rail before travelling for current arrangements.
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View listingTrain times, fares, facilities, parking, pedestrian routes and accessibility arrangements can change. Check the official National Rail station information and journey planner before travelling.