Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

300.8 miles 484.1 km · straight line
380 miles actual route 611.5 km · driving distance
7h 9min estimated drive time
£58 - £71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
330° NNW bearing direction

How far is Bury St Edmunds from Edinburgh?

The distance from Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh is 300.8 miles (484.1 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located NNW of Bury St Edmunds. By car, the driving distance is approximately 380 miles, taking about 7h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. 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 Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 9min £58 - £71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 35min $30–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 48min $46–$133* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bury St Edmunds & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Bury St Edmunds
52.25°N, 0.71°E
Europe/London
52m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 82.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM