Belfast to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

142.9 miles 230 km · straight line
488.3 miles actual route 785.9 km · driving distance
11h 30min estimated drive time
£74 - £91 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
48° NE bearing direction

How far is Belfast from Edinburgh?

The distance from Belfast to Edinburgh is 142.9 miles (230 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located NE of Belfast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 488.3 miles, taking about 11h 30min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. 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 East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Belfast 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 Belfast to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 30min £74 - £91 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 48min $39–$73* Budget
Train ~10h 56min $59–$171* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

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

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Quick Facts

Belfast
54.60°N, 5.93°W
Europe/London
1m 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 48 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 174.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM