How much does a train ticket cost from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Edinburgh start from £61. The average price for this train route is around £99. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

The average train journey time from Peterborough to Edinburgh is 3h 42m, covering a distance of 262 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 32m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Edinburgh route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , Lumo .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

The earliest train from Peterborough to Edinburgh departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 22:49.

Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo , with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Lumo , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Peterborough to Edinburgh?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Peterborough to Edinburgh from £46

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Peterborough to Edinburgh on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:18	Peterborough	3h 51m	19:09	Waverley	No tags
Train	16:19	Peterborough	3h 53m	20:12	Waverley	No tags
Train	17:19	Peterborough	3h 55m	21:14	Waverley	No tags
Train	18:18	Peterborough	3h 57m	22:15	Waverley	No tags
Train	18:49	Peterborough	3h 38m	22:27	Waverley	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Peterborough to Edinburgh

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 42 minutes and with fares starting at just £61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7train per day

3h 42mAverage duration

262 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£56 - £56	Average duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£61 - £330	Average duration3h 42m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£46 - £46	Average duration6h 20m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Train Companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

Lumo

5/55 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Peterborough to Edinburgh by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Peterborough to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Peterborough to Edinburgh start from £61. The average price for this train route is around £99. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Peterborough to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Peterborough to Edinburgh is 3h 42m, covering a distance of 262 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 32m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Peterborough to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 7 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Lumo.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Peterborough to Edinburgh departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 22:49.
Which is the best train operator from Peterborough to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Lumo, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Peterborough to Edinburgh?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Peterborough to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Lumo, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Peterborough to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Lumo, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£59

10/12

£85

Today

£63

12/12

£75

13/12

£59

14/12

£46

15/12

£74

16/12

£63

The cheapest trip from Peterborough to Edinburgh was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Peterborough to Edinburgh as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £46 to £320 for a train ticket from Peterborough to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £46, which is on 2025-12-14.