Edinburgh to St Albans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

312.8 miles 503.4 km · straight line
381.3 miles actual route 613.7 km · driving distance
7h 13min estimated drive time
£58 - £71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
157° SSE bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from St Albans?

The distance from Edinburgh to St Albans is 312.8 miles (503.4 km) as the crow flies. St Albans is located SSE of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 381.3 miles, taking about 7h 13min. 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 St Albans. 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 St Albans

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 13min £58 - £71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 40min $31–$57* Budget
Train ~6h 51min $46–$133* Comfort

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

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

Suggested Stops Between Edinburgh & St Albans

Quick Facts

Edinburgh
55.95°N, 3.19°W
Europe/London
47m elevation
St Albans
51.75°N, 0.33°W
Europe/London
98m 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 79.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM