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Compare train 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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Edinburgh:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $86 (€68).
A flight is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Peterborough to Edinburgh
How to get from Peterborough to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Peterborough to Edinburgh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C410498:52 AM3h38Peterborough station (PBO)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2041One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C410498:52 AM3h38Peterborough station (PBO)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2041One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C4111010:51 AM3h36Peterborough station (PBO)2:27 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C410539:51 AM3h41Peterborough station (PBO)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2041One-way0 transfers
- C410427:52 AM3h41Peterborough station (PBO)11:33 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2041One-way0 transfers
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C75377 · C749218:57 AM4h13Peterborough station (PBO)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$2311One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Edinburgh:
A flight is $25 (€20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $86 (€68).
A flight is $46 (€37) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $107 (€86).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Peterborough and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Peterborough station (PBO) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
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