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From Peterborough to Edinburgh (Waverley), take the fastest train in 3h 32m, typically 3h 55m. Daily, 21 trains depart from Peterborough, with the first at 07:09 and the last at 22:48. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. TrainPal saves you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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15:18 Peterborough | 19:09 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 51m | LNER | Find tickets | |
16:18 Peterborough | 20:12 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 54m | LNER | Find tickets | |
17:19 Peterborough | 21:14 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 55m | LNER | Find tickets | |
18:19 Peterborough | 22:08 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 49m | LNER | Find tickets | |
19:10 Peterborough | 23:05 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 55m | LNER | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Peterborough to Edinburgh (Waverley) with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
| First train | 07:09 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 22:48 |
| Departure station | Peterborough |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) |
| Distance | 262 miles (421 km) |
| Journey time | From 3h 32m |
| Price | From £23.40 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Grand Central, LNER |
Travelling from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley takes almost four hours with LNER.
On this journey, you'll be going on a proper British voyage as you chug your way from Cambridgeshire, Peterborough’s home county, all the way up to the Scottish capital in Edinburgh. The scenery that whizzes past your window will begin with the green fields, orchards, and ancient villages of old England and end with the magisterial, romantic and snug surroundings of the east coast of Scotland.
LNER operates on the East Coast Main Line, connecting Eastern Scotland and Northern England cities to London, with key stops like Stevenage, Newcastle, and York.
Peterborough’s Train Station is off Bourges Boulevard on Station Road. It is over the road from Queensgate Bus Station and Queensgate Shopping Centre and close to the city’s museum and art gallery.
The station is well-served by local bus routes and taxi services. A nearby 731-space car park provides ample parking seven days a week.
Peterborough’s station is a central transport hub that many train operators call home. East Midlands Railway, LNER, and Thameslink all run from this station, serving cities like London Kings Cross, Liverpool, Norwich, and Lincoln.
Seven stations separate Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley: Newark Northgate, Doncaster, York, Northallerton, Darlington, Durham, and Newcastle.
It's worth considering that these stations may change at a moment's notice due to scheduling, poor weather, and engineering works. So, the best policy is to double-check before you travel.
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Edinburgh Waverley is arguably one of the most beautiful stations in the UK. It’s gorgeous, it’s busy, and it’s a major UK transport hub. Yet, it’s still a fantastic station to arrive at. It’s not only accessible - it boasts a ton of public transport options to get you around the rest of Edinburgh.
The station is wedged between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns in the centre of the Scottish capital. So, you could explore the rest of the city on foot, or you could get a tram or one of the public buses on Princes Street. If you need to get to the airport, there’s a shuttle waiting just outside the station’s entrance. Alternatively, there’s a taxi rank outside of the station as well.
With such a climatic and dramatic history, Edinburgh has tons of things to do, making it a city like no other. From its ghostly catacombs to its regal castle and cathedral in the old town, all the way to the glitz and glamour of the new town with its trendy boutiques, nightlife, and restaurants, there’s always something to see and do.
It’s not surprising that so many UK train franchises stop at Edinburgh. The station connects cities across Scotland, such as Glasgow, Inverness, and Aberdeen, to York and London Kings Cross. LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, and TransPennine Express all serve this station.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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