Peterborough Passport Office: Aragon Court
The East Midlands and East Anglia passport office, and the natural London fallback. 50 minutes from King's Cross with consistently better availability than Globe House.
In one paragraph
Aragon Court, Northminster Road, Peterborough PE1 1QG. Ten minutes from Peterborough station. Fast track GBP 166.50, premium same-day GBP 239.50. The natural alternative when Globe House London is fully booked, with the LNER train from King's Cross running every 30 minutes. Book at gov.uk/book-a-passport-appointment.
Address and Catchment
Aragon Court
Northminster Road
Peterborough PE1 1QG
- East Midlands (Nottingham, Leicester, Lincoln, Northampton)
- East Anglia (Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds)
- Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, Suffolk
- London (when Globe House is fully booked)
- South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Doncaster) when Durham routes via Peterborough
Aragon Court is in central Peterborough, near Cathedral Square. The office is in a multi-tenant building; security at reception. The walk from Peterborough station goes via Bridge Street and the Cathedral, about 10 minutes.
The London Fallback Pattern
Peterborough is the most-used backup office for London applicants. The economics work out well:
London to Globe House
- Tube: GBP 5 to 8 return
- Time: 30 to 60 min total
- Slot availability: often 2 to 3 weeks ahead
London to Peterborough
- LNER from King's Cross: GBP 30 to 80 return (off-peak)
- Time: 50 min train + 10 min walk = 1 hr
- Slot availability: often same-week
For premium same-day specifically, the GBP 30 to 80 train fare to Peterborough is well within the GBP 73 fast-track / premium difference. If your travel is in 2 weeks and Globe House is fully booked, Peterborough fast track for an Advance-purchase ticket can be the cheapest workable path.
Getting There
| From | Mode | Approx return | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| London King's Cross | LNER express | £30 to £80 | 50 minutes |
| Cambridge | Greater Anglia / Cross Country | £15 to £30 | 50 minutes |
| Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | £20 to £40 | 1 hr 5 min |
| Leicester | East Midlands Railway | £20 to £40 | 1 hr |
| Lincoln | EMR / connecting at Newark | £20 to £40 | 1 hr 30 min |
| Norwich | Greater Anglia (via Ely) | £25 to £50 | 1 hr 50 min |
| Edinburgh / York | LNER (Peterborough is on the East Coast Main Line) | £40 to £140 | varies |
Peterborough station is on the East Coast Main Line, with frequent services from London, York, and Edinburgh. The walk to Aragon Court via Bridge Street and Cathedral Square is well-signposted.
Service Tiers
Adult fee. Child GBP 135.50.
Adults only. 4-hour collection window.
Where to Wait During Premium Same-Day
Peterborough city centre is compact and walkable. For the 4-hour collection window:
- Queensgate Shopping Centre. 5 minutes from the office; covered shopping, cafes, food court.
- Peterborough Cathedral. Free entry, 5 minutes away. Worth seeing for the Norman nave alone.
- Cathedral Square cafes. Multiple options for lunch or coffee.
- Peterborough Museum. Free entry, on Priestgate. Good for an unhurried hour.
- Ferry Meadows Country Park. Bus or 10-minute drive west of the city centre, if the weather is good.
- Hotels for early-morning appointments: Bull Hotel Peterborough, Holiday Inn Peterborough West, Ibis Peterborough Centre. All within walking distance.
What to Bring
- PEX reference from your application confirmation email
- Current or expired passport
- Two signed photos meeting GOV.UK photo standard
- Proof of travel for fast track or premium
- For child applications: child present, birth certificate, both parents' ID
- For name changes: marriage certificate, deed poll, or court order
Booking Pattern
Often the easiest after Durham and Newport
Peterborough sees more London-overflow than Newport or Durham, so it can fill faster than those two in peak summer. But it consistently has better availability than Globe House. Same-week slots are common in autumn and winter; 1 to 2 weeks ahead in summer.