Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Peebles travel guide

Peebles Tourism | Peebles Guide

You're Going to Love Peebles

With a population of 8,403, Peebles is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peebles to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in January
Estimated hotel price
$209
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in January
Estimated hotel price
$209
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Peebles

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 22 miles from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Peebles. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around $249 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $320 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 21 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Peebles using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 70 miles and will cost you around $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 170 miles.

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 22 miles from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Peebles. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 19m and costs around $249 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $320 for a 4h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 21 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Peebles using FlixBus or National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 70 miles and will cost you around $29. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 170 miles.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.00 and $48.00.

Expect to pay $3.00 per litre in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.00 and $48.00.