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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £40 - £160 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Edinburgh?

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

How far is it from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

The distance between Peterborough and Edinburgh is 316 miles. The road distance is 297.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £70 - £95.

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

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

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Edinburgh train from?

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

Where does the Peterborough to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Peterborough to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Peterborough to Edinburgh 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 Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 38m
£70–95
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
4h 16m
£44–153
Drive 295.5 mi
1. Drive from Peterborough to Edinburghcar 295.5 mi
5h 25m
£73–105
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 24m
£63–258
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 45m
£50–157
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 15m
£103–335
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
4h 45m
£87–318
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
4h 16m
£60–248
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Peterborough 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
5h 34m
£54–217
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 4m
£66–293

Peterborough to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 314.2 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–95 and the journey takes 3h 38m.

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