Edinburgh to Gillingham: Road Trip Guide & Distance

350.4 miles 563.9 km · straight line
428.2 miles actual route 689.1 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
£65 - £80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Gillingham?

The distance from Edinburgh to Gillingham is 350.4 miles (563.9 km) as the crow flies. Gillingham is located SSE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 428.2 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and Gillingham. 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 Edinburgh to Gillingham

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min £65 - £80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $34–$64* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $51–$150* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

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

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Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Gillingham
51.39°N, 0.55°E
Europe/London
31m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 117 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 71.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM