London to Peterborough?

Question

A really good career opportunity has come up - training on the job rather than going to uni full time and still gaining a degree..the only thing is I live in London and it's based in Peterborough. It's a four year training opportunity.

I've been looking up train journeys to Peterborough to see how realistic it would be to commute from London (east). Im not sure of how often I would have to...whether it's full time/part time at the moment but Im considering it..

Has anyone had experience of commuting from London to Peterborough (or the other way round - which is more likely)?? Is it realistic? I've seen express trains that take 50mins..
I have roots here in London and I am involved in quite a few community projects and of course I work here and have family here too...so Im not sure if it's a good idea to uproot and live elsewhere but Im only 22 and can always come back to London.

Better to think about moving over that way or staying here and commuting???any suggestions..

Answer 1

Why not consider getting accommodation in Peterborough and travel home at weekends much simpler than traveling back and forth 5 days a week, it maybe fun a first but then it can become a drag.

Answer 2

People do commute from Peterborough to London (much more than the other way round so it should be quieter going against the rush hour traffic) but the main issue would be the cost, I would think. Maybe it's a good opportunity while you're still young and have no ties to go and live somewhere else for a bit. I love London (born and bred, lived there my entire life until a month ago!) but it's easy to forget it's not the only place on Earth. And when you come back (if you come back) you'll appreciate it all over again.

Answer 3

There are lots of fast trains operated by East Coast from London Kings Cross that take just 50 minutes www.eastcoast.co.uk but they are expensive if you are unable to book in advance for specific trains or have to travel during peak hours. If you are 16 to 25 or a full time student you can buy a 16-25 railcard and get a 34% discount on your tickets www.16-25railcard.co.uk

The other operator on this route also operating from Kings Cross is First Capital Connect. They run frequently too and are slower and cheaper www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk

Answer 4

If you were to being doing the journey regulalry the question of a Young Persons Railcard, ot buying the cheapest ticket in advance is really irrelevant. These are the costs for season tickets:-

7 Days £133.00

1 Month £510.80

3 Months £1,532.20

6 Months £3,064.40

12 Months £5,320.00



which will be valid on both East Coast and First CapitalConnect services