Cardiff to Edinburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.9 miles 497.2 km · straight line
386.9 miles actual route 622.7 km · driving distance
7h 35min estimated drive time
£59 - £72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
360° N bearing direction

How far is Cardiff from Edinburgh?

The distance from Cardiff to Edinburgh is 308.9 miles (497.2 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located N of Cardiff. By car, the driving distance is approximately 386.9 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 35min £59 - £72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 6min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 12min $46–$135* Comfort

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

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

Suggested Stops Between Cardiff & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Cardiff
51.48°N, 3.18°W
Europe/London
9m 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 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM