Peebles travel guide
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You're Going to Love Peebles
With a population of 8,403, Peebles is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom.
When to visit Peebles
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 28h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $109 for a 3h 10m 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 GREEN MOTION and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 59 miles and will cost you around $25. From Dundee, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 95 miles.
Airlines serving Peebles
Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles
Hiring a car in Peebles
Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.38 and $49.84. Mini (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Peebles, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.