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.
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 22 miles from Peebles. The shortest flight to Peebles from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 10h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Peebles, followed by Lumo. The train journey from Peebles to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 26m and costs around AED 51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about AED 73 for a 1h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Peebles is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 155 miles from Peebles. You’ll find branches of Alamo and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Peebles, including Megabus, FlixBus and National Express. From Glasgow, the bus ride to Peebles takes 59 miles and will cost you around AED 55. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 155 miles.
Airlines serving Peebles
Where to stay in popular areas of Peebles
Hiring a car in Peebles
Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 AED 81.53 and AED 108.71. 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.