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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Petersfield to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £121 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £121, while a flight costs an average of £179.
Distance: 570 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£121 Average Price Cheapest | £179 Average Price | £112 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Petersfield to Edinburgh:
A train is £58 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Petersfield to Edinburgh costing on average £179.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
You'll arrive about 1h 39m sooner (6h 5m by train vs 7h 44m by car). Tickets start at around £121 compared to roughly £112 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Edinburgh from Petersfield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Petersfield to Edinburgh is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Edinburgh are Glasgow, St Andrews, Stirling, Perth and Dundee. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Edinburgh on Omio.
Glasgow is Scotland’s largest city, known for grand architecture, a strong music scene and a friendly, direct character. Its industrial past on the Clyde still shapes a city that now balances major museums, lively neighbourhoods and a clear cultural confidence.
St Andrews is a small coastal town in Fife known worldwide as the home of golf and for the University of St Andrews. Medieval streets, castle and cathedral ruins, and broad beaches give it a historic yet lively character.
Stirling is known for royal history, Stirling Castle and the story of William Wallace. Its compact old town and setting by the River Forth give it a lively Scottish character.
Perth is a small Scottish city on the River Tay with strong royal and civic history. Known for its elegant centre and nearby Scone Palace, it feels calm, compact and well placed for exploring central and northern Scotland.
Dundee is a compact Scottish city on the River Tay, known for design, digital creativity and a maritime past. The waterfront and V&A Dundee give it a modern feel, while old streets and university life keep its character grounded.
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This is compared to other travel options from Petersfield to Edinburgh:
A train is £58 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Petersfield to Edinburgh costing on average £179.
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Petersfield and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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