The cheapest and fastest trains from Spalding to Peterborough
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Spalding to Peterborough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Spalding to Peterborough will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 6 trains that leave Spalding for Peterborough on Fri, Jun 05, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct trains cover the 25 km distance in an average of 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest trains will take 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
C5961312:10 PM0h20Spalding station (SPA)12:30 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C5960811:10 AM0h20Spalding station (SPA)11:30 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C596019:10 AM0h23Spalding station (SPA)9:33 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C5960410:10 AM0h20Spalding station (SPA)10:30 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C596171:10 PM0h20Spalding station (SPA)1:30 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C218498:00 AM0h19Spalding station (SPA)8:19 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C5961312:10 PM0h20Spalding station (SPA)12:30 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C5960811:10 AM0h20Spalding station (SPA)11:30 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C5960410:10 AM0h20Spalding station (SPA)10:30 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
C596171:10 PM0h20Spalding station (SPA)1:30 PMPeterborough station (PBO)$171One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Spalding to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Spalding to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Spalding to Peterborough:
A bus is $12 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Spalding to Peterborough costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 10m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (20m by train vs 34m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $8 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with east_midlands_trains.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Spalding to Peterborough train times
The table below shows live departures for Spalding to Peterborough trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C59640 | On time 7:10 PM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h20 | 7:30 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C59645 | On time 8:10 PM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h20 | 8:30 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
C21849 | 8:00 AM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h19 | 8:19 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C59601 | 9:10 AM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h23 | 9:33 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C59604 | 10:10 AM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h20 | 10:30 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C59608 | 11:10 AM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h20 | 11:30 AM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C59613 | 12:10 PM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h20 | 12:30 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C59617 | 1:10 PM Spalding station (SPA) | 0h20 | 1:30 PM Peterborough station (PBO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Spalding to Peterborough
Trains from Spalding to Peterborough run on average 6 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:32, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 15 miles (25 km) distance in 20m.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 6:32 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Spalding to Peterborough trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Spalding and Peterborough from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Spalding to Peterborough
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Spalding to Peterborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Peterborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Spalding to Peterborough
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:30 Saturday 06:30 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. This station has a degree of step free access to the platform which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check for details. Level to Peterborough bound platform. Footbridge or with staff assistance via foot crossing to Sleaford bound platform (station is staffed mornings only). This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: MRIS 01795 680993
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 1 in the car park and the other on Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station front at the bus stop next to the taxi rank.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
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