What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough is to fly and train which costs £40 - £160 and takes 5h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Peterborough?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Peterborough. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Peterborough?

The distance between Edinburgh and Peterborough is 316 miles. The road distance is 296.7 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Peterborough without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £65 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough takes 3h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Peterborough train from?

Edinburgh to Peterborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Peterborough train arrive?

Edinburgh to Peterborough train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Peterborough?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Peterborough is 297 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Edinburgh to Peterborough.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Peterborough?

Book your Edinburgh to Peterborough train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Peterborough?

There are 455+ hotels available in Peterborough.

Edinburgh to Peterborough - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough by train, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 38m
£65–95
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
5h 4m
£42–154
Drive 295 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Peterboroughcar 295 mi
5h 25m
£72–104
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
4h 53m
£86–290
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Peterboroughtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
6h 36m
£60–281
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
4h 34m
£100–308
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
4h 28m
£58–224
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Peterboroughtrain
5h 33m
£48–156
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
5h 12m
£66–269

Edinburgh to Peterborough by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 314.2 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Peterborough, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 4 times a week.

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