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 January
Estimated hotel price
$211
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in January
Estimated hotel price
$211
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 32h 55m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $59 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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 $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 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 32h 55m.

Train

Lumo is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 46m and costs around $37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $59 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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 $23. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 249 km.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

KLM
Good (1,418 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,581 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,535 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,790 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,663 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,032 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,034 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,310 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,138 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,070 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Hiring a car in Peebles

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.82 and $50.43.

Expect to pay $3.16 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 $37.82 and $50.43.