Edinburgh to St Ives: Road Trip Guide & Distance

407.9 miles 656.5 km · straight line
550 miles actual route 885.1 km · driving distance
10h 24min estimated drive time
£83 - £103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 19min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Edinburgh from St Ives?

The distance from Edinburgh to St Ives is 407.9 miles (656.5 km) as the crow flies. St Ives is located SSW of Edinburgh. By car, the driving distance is approximately 550 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 19min. 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Edinburgh and St Ives. 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 Ives

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 24min £83 - £103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 19min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 29min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~9h 53min $66–$193* 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
St Ives
50.21°N, 5.48°W
Europe/London
10m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 136 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 61 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM