Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Peebles to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Peebles

Peebles in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Peebles in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 22 miles from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Peebles. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $159 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $171 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 21 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of Turo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

Although Peebles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), which is located 22 miles from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Peebles. The train journey from Peebles to Manchester takes 3h 13m and costs around $159 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $171 for a 4h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 21 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of Turo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 70 miles and will cost you around $12. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Peebles

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Peebles

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,173 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,185 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles

Most booked hotels in Peebles

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The Crown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1075 reviews)
$106+
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The Tontine Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1311 reviews)
$150+
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Peebles Hydro
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2546 reviews)
$142+
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Barony Castle Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2143 reviews)
$137+
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The Cross Keys
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1360 reviews)
$104+
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Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa
4 stars
Good (7.6, 2349 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Peebles

Expect to pay $7.46 per gallon in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.49 and $119.32.

Expect to pay $7.46 per gallon in Peebles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.49 and $119.32.