Barnstaple to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

338.6 miles 544.9 km · straight line
456.6 miles actual route 734.8 km · driving distance
8h 46min estimated drive time
£69 - £85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Barnstaple from Edinburgh?

The distance from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is 338.6 miles (544.9 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located N of Barnstaple. By car, the driving distance is approximately 456.6 miles, taking about 8h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barnstaple and Edinburgh. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 46min £69 - £85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 31min $37–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 20min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barnstaple & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Barnstaple
51.08°N, 4.06°W
Europe/London
12m elevation
Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 113 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 73.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM