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 February
Estimated hotel price
$218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in February
Estimated hotel price
$218
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Inverness takes 3h 45m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $108 for a 3h 58m 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 Europcar and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 249 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Inverness takes 3h 45m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $108 for a 3h 58m 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 Europcar and Avis, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 113 km and will cost you around $21. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,003 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,548 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,044 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.52 and $50.02.

Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.52 and $50.02.

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