What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Peebles?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Peebles is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Peebles?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Peebles is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Peebles?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Peebles. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Eastgate Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Leicester to Peebles?

The distance between Leicester and Peebles is 344 miles. The road distance is 264.1 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Peebles without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Peebles without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £50 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Peebles?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Leicester to Peebles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Peebles bus from?

Leicester to Peebles bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Peebles?

The best way to get from Leicester to Peebles is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £50 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Leicester to Peebles bus arrive?

Leicester to Peebles bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Peebles?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Peebles is 264 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Leicester to Peebles.

Where can I stay near Peebles?

There are 187+ hotels available in Peebles.

Leicester to Peebles - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Leicester to Peebles by train, bus, 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 Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 26m
£53–156
Bus via M&S
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
10h 26m
£30–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
9h 45m
£35–65
Drive 262.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Peeblescar 262.5 mi
5h 5m
£65–94
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus
5h 28m
£47–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus X62
7h 28m
£47–226
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus
5h 55m
£60–216
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus
6h 52m
£48–206
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Eastgate Post Officebus
6h 41m
£97–339
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Eastgate Post Officebus
6h 15m
£50–190

Leicester to Peebles by train, foot, and bus

222Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Peebles.

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Distance: 342.2 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Peebles, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Eastgate Post Office via Sheffield, York, Edinburgh Waverley, and Surgeons' Hall in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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