Basingstoke to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

335.3 miles 539.6 km · straight line
401.2 miles actual route 645.7 km · driving distance
7h 48min estimated drive time
£61 - £75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Basingstoke from Edinburgh?

The distance from Basingstoke to Edinburgh is 335.3 miles (539.6 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located NNW of Basingstoke. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.2 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 48min £61 - £75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 22min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 25min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Basingstoke & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Basingstoke
51.26°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
96m 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 112 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 74.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM