How far is it from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The distance between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 30 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The drive from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

The fastest route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 30 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

Which direction is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Polton?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly to the north-west of Polton.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Along the route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can fill up at Shell Dreghorn (24/7), Shell (24/7), BP. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

Along the route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can stop for the night or service your van at Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living, Bonaly Scout Centre.

Where can I stop to rest between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?

On the route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can take a break at Dreghorn Services.

Polton Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Distance: 30 kmDrive time: 30 min

Driving from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes about 30 min via A720. The distance is 30 km. The straight-line distance is 18 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 30 km

1 Depart left onto Polton Road West 277 m
2 Continue straight onto Polton Drive 413 m
3 Continue straight onto Polton Road 965 m
4 At end of road, turn left onto Elm Row 79 m
5 Turn slightly right onto High Street 212 m
6 Continue straight onto Lasswade Road 2 km
7 Take ramp left 607 m
8 Merge slightly right onto City of Edinburgh Bypass 12 km
9 Take exit slightly left 333 m
10 Keep slightly right 64 m
11 Take ramp slightly left 312 m
12 Keep slightly left 163 m
13 Continue straight 6 km

14 Take exit slightly left 2 km
15 Continue straight 548 m
16 Take exit slightly left 348 m
17 Enter rotary left onto Edinburgh Road 44 m
18 Exit rotary slightly left onto Edinburgh Road 622 m
19 Turn right 3 km
20 Turn right onto Main Street 2 km
21 Enter roundabout slightly left 95 m
22 Exit roundabout slightly left 126 m
23 Arrive straight

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The return trip from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Polton covers roughly the same distance, 30 km.

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How far is it from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The distance between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 30 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The drive from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes approximately 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: The fastest route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) covers 30 km with a driving time of approximately 30 min.
Which direction is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) from Polton?: Edinburgh Airport (EDI) lies roughly to the north-west of Polton.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Along the route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can fill up at Shell Dreghorn (24/7), Shell (24/7), BP. Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: Along the route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can stop for the night or service your van at Kevock Vale Park Retirement Living, Bonaly Scout Centre.
Where can I stop to rest between Polton and Edinburgh Airport (EDI)?: On the route from Polton to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) you can take a break at Dreghorn Services.

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