Selling a London to Peterborough train ticket?
London King’s Cross to Peterborough is a shorter, commuter-flavoured route compared with the long-distance journeys elsewhere on SaveMyFare, but the same principle applies: if your plans changed and you have an eligible unused ticket, you can list it for another traveller to buy at a lower price than a fresh fare.
LNER covers the roughly 76 miles between King’s Cross and Peterborough in around 47 minutes at its fastest, one of the quickest intercity hops on the East Coast Main Line.
Route: London King’s Cross (KGX) → Peterborough (PBO)
This is a well-used commuter and business corridor with frequent LNER departures, since Peterborough sits directly on the East Coast Main Line. The short journey time means demand is driven by same-day and next-day travel more than far-ahead planning.
How to list your London to Peterborough ticket
Under Condition 5 of the National Rail Conditions of Travel, a ticket can be transferred if it wasn’t made out in your name or tied to a Railcard, the journey hasn’t started, and you don’t resell it for more than you paid.
1. Add your ticket details
Enter London King's Cross and Peterborough as the stations, the travel date and departure time, and the original price you paid.
2. Set your asking price
Price at or below what you paid — SaveMyFare enforces this at listing, matching the National Rail transfer condition.
3. We check it automatically
Your upload is checked against the listing details. Most tickets clear this automatically and go live within minutes; anything unclear is held for manual review first.
4. Get paid once it sells
Once it sells, your uploaded ticket is sent to the buyer automatically. Payment is released to you 48 hours after the travel date.
How much should I price my London to Peterborough ticket?
Advance singles on this route commonly range from around £10 to £25. Even on a short journey, price your listing against what a buyer would pay today, not against what you paid weeks ago.
Example
You paid £19 for an LNER Advance single from London King’s Cross to Peterborough. Selling it for up to £19 gets your money back in full, with nothing deducted from you as the seller.
Delayed instead of unused? That’s a Delay Repay claim, not resale
If you travelled and LNER’s train ran late, that’s a Delay Repay claim through LNER, not a resale situation. LNER pays out from 30 minutes’ delay: 50% of your fare for 30–59 minutes, 100% for 60 minutes or more, claimable within 28 days. Selling only applies to a ticket you haven’t used yet.
Common questions
Is a London to Peterborough Advance ticket worth reselling given the short journey?
Yes. Even on a shorter route, an unused Advance ticket is still money you can recover rather than lose outright. The saving is proportionally smaller in cash terms than a long-distance route, but the same National Rail transfer conditions apply.
Can I sell my LNER Advance ticket for this route?
Yes, provided it meets the National Rail transfer conditions: it isn't made out in your name or tied to a Railcard, your journey hasn't started, and you don't sell it for more than you paid.
How long does the journey take?
LNER's fastest direct services cover the roughly 76 miles between London King's Cross and Peterborough in around 47 minutes, making it one of the quickest intercity journeys on the East Coast Main Line.
Do I need an LNER account to sell my ticket?
No. Selling through SaveMyFare doesn't go through LNER's own systems at all. You list the ticket details with us, a buyer pays through SaveMyFare's secure checkout, and your uploaded ticket is sent to them automatically once the sale completes.
What if my ticket was bought with a Railcard?
Railcard-discounted tickets are generally not transferable, since the discount is tied to the cardholder rather than the ticket. A buyer without that Railcard could be treated as travelling without a valid ticket, so check your ticket for a Railcard reference before listing.
Selling an LNER ticket for a longer route, such as London to Edinburgh? Or need the general process? See the guide to selling an LNER ticket.
SaveMyFare is an independent ticket resale marketplace and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LNER. Operator names are used here to describe the trains a ticket is valid on, in line with National Rail’s published Conditions of Travel.
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