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Compare train, bus, and flight for Peterborough to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €25, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€92 Average price | €78 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Peterborough to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Peterborough to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Edinburgh:
A flight is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $65 (€52).
A flight is $69 (€55) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $101 (€80).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 34m.
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 35 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with LNER.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
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