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
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in January
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 30h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Peebles.

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 Arnold Clark, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $52. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 155 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 30h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Peebles.

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 Arnold Clark, 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 65 miles and will cost you around $52. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,949 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,004 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,242 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,318 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay $3.57 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 $42.75 and $57.00.

Expect to pay $3.57 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 $42.75 and $57.00.