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Compare train and flight for Edinburgh to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $104.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$104 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $153 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Peterborough:
A flight is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Peterborough costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
The journey is about 2h 12m faster (3h 44m by train vs 5h 56m by car) and roughly $49 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($104 vs $153). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Peterborough
How to get from Edinburgh to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Peterborough is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:20 AM1h25Edinburgh6:45 AMPeterborough$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:20 AM1h25Edinburgh6:45 AMPeterborough$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:00 AM1h15Edinburgh6:15 AMPeterborough$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:50 AM1h25Edinburgh12:15 PMPeterborough$261One-way0 transfers
6:00 AM1h25Edinburgh7:25 AMPeterborough$511One-way0 transfers
7:50 PM1h20Edinburgh9:10 PMPeterborough$1181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Peterborough:
A flight is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Peterborough costing on average $104.
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Peterborough by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Peterborough by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Peterborough by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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