Peebles travel guide
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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
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 India departs from Mumbai and takes around 12h 55m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Glasgow takes 1h 30m and costs around ₹ 1,836 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about ₹ 2,421 for a 3h 15m 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 95 km and will cost you around ₹ 1,169. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about ₹ 2,087 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Peebles
Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles
Most booked hotels in Peebles
Hiring a car in Peebles
Expect to pay ₹ 155 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 ₹ 1,863 and ₹ 2,484. The most frequently booked car type in Peebles is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 91% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.