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

73.8 miles 118.7 km · straight line
92.3 miles actual route 148.5 km · driving distance
2h 12min estimated drive time
£14 - £17 estimated fuel cost
~39min flight time · usually no direct flights
352° N bearing direction

How far is Carlisle, United Kingdom from Edinburgh?

The distance from Carlisle, United Kingdom to Edinburgh is 73.8 miles (118.7 km) as the crow flies. Edinburgh is located N of Carlisle, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 92.3 miles, taking about 2h 12min. A direct flight would take roughly 39min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Carlisle, 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 Carlisle, United Kingdom to Edinburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 12min £14 - £17 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 38min $7–$14* Budget
Train ~2h 5min $11–$32* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Carlisle, United Kingdom & Edinburgh

Quick Facts

Carlisle, United Kingdom
54.90°N, 2.94°W
Europe/London
29m 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 25 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 6 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 337.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM