Bristol, United Kingdom to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

311.8 miles 501.8 km · straight line
367.4 miles actual route 591.3 km · driving distance
7h 6min estimated drive time
£56 - £69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
356° N bearing direction

How far is Bristol, United Kingdom from Edinburgh?

The distance from Bristol, United Kingdom to Edinburgh is 311.8 miles (501.8 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located N of Bristol, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 367.4 miles, taking about 7h 6min. 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 Bristol, United Kingdom 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 Bristol, United Kingdom to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 6min £56 - £69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 31min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~6h 45min $44–$129* Comfort

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

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

Suggested Stops Between Bristol, United Kingdom & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Bristol, United Kingdom
51.45°N, 2.59°W
Europe/London
11m 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 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM