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Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley trains

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      From Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley in style

      Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of England and Scotland fly past the windows as you speed between Peterborough and Edinburgh Waverley.

      Enjoy our excellent range of refreshments, or catch forty winks in our comfy seats. With LNER, you'll arrive in style - and with a little extra spending money in your pocket!

      • Average travel time

        3h 48m

      • Distance

        262 miles

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      Things do to in Edinburgh

      Finding cheap train tickets to Edinburgh Waverley is easy with LNER. Plus, our live timetables will keep you up to date.

      LNER trains arrive and depart at Edinburgh Waverley station, located on Princes Street, close to Edinburgh Castle.

      Edinburgh is a cosmopolitan city built on a series of extinct volcanoes and is positively erupting with things to see and do.

      Aside from the world-famous Festival and Fringe events, the city offers fantastic views, hidden gems, wild surrounding countryside, and boundless creative art experiences.

      Discover more things to do and places to see in Edinburgh.

      Get a little extra with your journey

      Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

      When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

      • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey

      • 2% back on all LNER journeys

      Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

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      How to book cheap tickets for your Peterborough to Edinburgh train

      * Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.

      Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley with LNER

      Taking the high-speed Peterborough to Edinburgh train is quick and easy with LNER.

      Covering a distance of 262 miles, our trains from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley take just 3h 48m.

      Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.

      And for a more luxurious Peterborough to Edinburgh train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks, and use of our First Class lounge at Edinburgh Waverley stations.

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      Book with confidence

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