Canterbury to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367 miles 590.7 km · straight line
454 miles actual route 730.7 km · driving distance
8h 33min estimated drive time
£69 - £85 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
333° NNW bearing direction

How far is Canterbury from Edinburgh?

The distance from Canterbury to Edinburgh is 367 miles (590.7 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located NNW of Canterbury. By car, the driving distance is approximately 454 miles, taking about 8h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 33min £69 - £85 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 16min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 7min $54–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Canterbury & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Canterbury
51.28°N, 1.08°E
Europe/London
6m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM