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

366.4 miles 589.7 km · straight line
441.6 miles actual route 710.7 km · driving distance
8h 26min estimated drive time
£67 - £82 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
166° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from Portsmouth, United Kingdom?

The distance from Edinburgh to Portsmouth, United Kingdom is 366.4 miles (589.7 km) as the crow flies. Portsmouth, United Kingdom is located SSE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.6 miles, taking about 8h 26min. 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. 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 Portsmouth, United Kingdom. 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 Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 26min £67 - £82 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 7min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 1min $53–$155* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
50.80°N, 1.09°W
Europe/London
6m 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 68 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM