Trains from Peterborough to Edinburgh

Peterborough to Edinburgh train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Peterborough (East of England) to Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

There are 262 miles between the two cities and the average duration between Peterborough to Edinburgh is around 5h00m. Train travel is most of the time the fastest way to travel to Edinburgh from Peterborough, and it's also a greener option than driving or taking the plane.

Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £61.90. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Peterborough to Edinburgh train tickets

Peterborough - Edinburgh prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Peterborough to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Train times Peterborough to Edinburgh

When are the next trains to Edinburgh?

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

According to our data, 4 trains from Peterborough to Edinburgh are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first Peterborough Edinburgh train is at 15:18 while the last train is at 18:19. The first and last departure hours may be different on each day of the week and there may be less trains during weekends or bank holidays. Train companies can as well increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

Peterborough - Edinburgh: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Buying your train from Peterborough to Edinburgh in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £33 when purchasing your train 1 month in advance which is 53% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Peterborough to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Peterborough and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Peterborough and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Peterborough - Edinburgh train tickets

National Railcards can offer great value for money if you're travelling by train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you can get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to save money for your Peterborough Edinburgh train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Peterborough Edinburgh ticket (i.e.: £82.56)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£82.56 = 1.07. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Peterborough to Edinburgh (one way journey).

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard that costs £20. Railcards enable you to get 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey