Edinburgh to Lowestoft: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312.2 miles 502.5 km · straight line
402.3 miles actual route 647.4 km · driving distance
8h 2min estimated drive time
£61 - £75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
138° SE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Lowestoft?

The distance from Edinburgh to Lowestoft is 312.2 miles (502.5 km) as the crow flies. Lowestoft is located SE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 402.3 miles, taking about 8h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. 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 Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 2min £61 - £75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 38min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 38min $48–$141* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Lowestoft

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Lowestoft
52.48°N, 1.75°E
Europe/London
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 104 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 79.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM