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Peterborough
Peterborough is the Cathedral city station at the western end of our Hereward Line.
It is located 76 miles up the East Coast main line from London King’s Cross.
The station is a major interchange for rail service both north-south and east-west services for local and long distance travel. Direct services to London, Birmingham, Ipswich, Stansted, York, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow are all possible from Peterborough.
The station is managed by London North Eastern Rail (LNER) and consists of 7 platforms accessed by two foot bridges with options of stairs, lifts or a ramp. Facilities include accessible toilets, cafes/coffee shops, food outlets, vending machines and waiting rooms on each platform.
Station Information
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Facilities
Disabled access
Parking available
Public toilets
Food & drink available
Explore the local area
Nene Park (including Ferry Meadows)
Ferry Meadows, Nene Park, Ham Lane, Peterborough, PE2 5UU
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Peterborough United Football Club (The POSH)
Peterborough United Football Club (Weston Home Stadium), London Road, Peterborough, PE2 8AL.
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Peterborough Cathedral
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Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
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Railworld Wildlife Haven
Entrance and exit access under the railway arches from the City Council Fair Meadow Car Park, Oundle Road, Peterborough. PE2 9NR or Cubitt Way Gate (open when attractions open).
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Things to do in Peterborough All Activities
The Hereward Way – walking route
A long-distance walking route using the Fenland rights of way…
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Peterborough, Stamford & surrounding area waking & cycling map
A new guide showing opportunities and routes for walks and…
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Peterborough United Football Club (The POSH)
Home of Peterborough United Football Club (The POSH)
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Peterborough city walking & cycling map
A new guide showing opportunities and routes for walks and…
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Peterborough Museum & Art Gallery
Explore collections spanning over 150 million years of Peterborough's fascinating…
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We encourage and support adopters
LNER is a member of our Hereward Community Rail Partnership and is keen to encourage and support adopters at their stations.
If you are interested in volunteering at Peterborough Station please contact the LNER Community Engagement Team at communities@lner.co.uk.
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