What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles is to bus via Surgeons' Hall which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Peebles?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Surgeons' Hall and arriving at Eastgate Post Office. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Peebles is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles without a car is to bus via Surgeons' Hall which takes 1h 23m and costs £4 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles?

The bus from Surgeons' Hall to Eastgate Post Office takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Peebles bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Peebles bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Surgeons' Hall station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Peebles bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Peebles bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Eastgate Post Office station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Peebles is 22 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles.

Where can I stay near Peebles?

There are 187+ hotels available in Peebles.

Edinburgh Castle to Peebles - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles by bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Surgeons' Hall
best
1. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Eastgate Post OfficeX62
1h 23m
£4–6
Drive 22.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles22.4 mi
39 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh Castle to Peebles22.4 mi
39 min
£65–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post OfficeX62
1h 37m
£4–6

Edinburgh Castle to Peebles by foot and bus

320Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.8 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Peebles, Scotland?

Borders Buses operates a bus from Surgeons' Hall to Eastgate Post Office every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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