Peebles travel guide
Peebles Tourism | Peebles Guide
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. Peebles deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around C$ 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 3h 20m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 33 km from Peebles. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about C$ 30 for a journey of 249 km.
Airlines serving Peebles
Where to stay in Peebles
Average rates range from around C$ 156 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 201 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles
Most booked hotels in Peebles
Renting a car in Peebles
Expect to pay C$ 2.57 per litre in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.81 and C$ 41.07.