Bath to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.7 miles 511.3 km · straight line
379.9 miles actual route 611.4 km · driving distance
7h 26min estimated drive time
£58 - £71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Bath from Edinburgh?

The distance from Bath to Edinburgh is 317.7 miles (511.3 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located N of Bath. By car, the driving distance is approximately 379.9 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bath 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 Bath to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 26min £58 - £71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 55min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~7h 4min $46–$133* Comfort

For 2+ travelers, driving is usually cheaper. Solo? Consider the bus.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

Suggested Stops Between Bath & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Bath
51.38°N, 2.36°W
Europe/London
18m 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 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM