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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 $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$108 Average price | $64 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m 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 Peterborough to Edinburgh:
A flight is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $108 (€88).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U233610:00 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport11:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$891One-way0 transfers
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U233610:00 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport11:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Fastest
U233610:00 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport11:05 PMEdinburgh Airport$891One-way0 transfers
Other options
G802717:52 PM3h44Peterborough station (PBO)11:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1171One-way0 transfers
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W297956:57 PM4h04Peterborough station (PBO)11:01 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1171One-way1 transfer
G802351:50 PM3h42Peterborough station (PBO)5:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1221One-way0 transfers
U23346:25 PM1h05Birmingham International Airport7:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$1441One-way0 transfers
U233211:40 AM1h10Birmingham International Airport12:50 PMEdinburgh Airport$1561One-way0 transfers
U23149:20 PM1h15London Stansted Airport10:35 PMEdinburgh Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Peterborough to Edinburgh:
A flight is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Peterborough to Edinburgh costing on average $108 (€88).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 48m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- 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).
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- 27 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
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