The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£100
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
5
Distance
421 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £100 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Of the 5 trains that leave Peterborough station (PBO) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 421 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 421 km
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£91 Average Price | £83 Average Price | £71 Average Price Cheapest |
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Live departures
Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y23435 | On time 12:18 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h58 | 16:16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23208+ C23170 · C23661 | On time 12:53 Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h15 | 17:08 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
Y23438 | On time 13:18 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h56 | 17:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23441 | On time 13:49 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h34 | 17:23 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
Y23444 | On time 14:19 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h57 | 18:16 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:18 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h56 | 11:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:51 Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h14 | 12:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:18 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h52 | 12:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £24 by flight.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:10, the last at 19:19. The fastest train covers the 421 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 421 km |
Average train duration 4h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 06:10 |
Last train 19:19 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLNER, CrossCountry trains will get you between Peterborough station (PBO) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough station (PBO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Peterborough station (PBO) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.


