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LondonEdinburgh

London to Edinburgh is 1,041 km, about 16 h of driving. One real day-by-day London to Edinburgh road trip itinerary planned with HitTheRoad. Open it for the full route with stops, photos and costs.

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1,041 kmdriving distance
16 hbehind the wheel
5days

London to Edinburgh road trip itineraries

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Common questions

How far is London to Edinburgh?

London to Edinburgh is 1,041 km of driving on the routes travelers have shared here.

How long does it take to drive from London to Edinburgh?

About 16 h behind the wheel, before any stops. The itineraries here spread that over several days, so nobody drives it all at once.

How many days is a road trip from London to Edinburgh?

The shared itineraries on this page run 5 days.

What are the best stops between London and Edinburgh?

Travelers on this route stop at The Backs, York City Walls, JORVIK Viking Centre, Whitby Abbey, Aira Force and Derwent Water.

Can I plan a road trip from London to Edinburgh myself?

Yes. HitTheRoad builds a day-by-day itinerary from London to Edinburgh — real stops, driving times, overnight towns and an estimated budget — in about a minute, free and without an account.

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