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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peebles to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in December
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in December
Estimated hotel price
$198
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 35 km from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Leeds takes 3h 22m and costs around $94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $75 for a 4h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 33 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Peebles takes 241 km and will cost you around $55. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 587 km.

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 35 km from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Leeds takes 3h 22m and costs around $94 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $75 for a 4h 12m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 33 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the bus ride to Peebles takes 241 km and will cost you around $55. From Inverness, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 587 km.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,084 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.

Expect to pay $3.11 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 $37.23 and $49.64.