How far is it from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart?

The distance between Edinburgh and Craiglockhart is 4 mi by road.

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

The drive from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart?

The fastest route from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Craiglockhart from Edinburgh?

Craiglockhart lies roughly to the south-west of Edinburgh.

Are there charging stations between Edinburgh and Craiglockhart?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 191.

Edinburgh Craiglockhart

Distance: 4 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart takes about 15 min via Colinton Road. The distance is 4 mi. The straight-line distance is 3 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 4 mi

1 Depart right onto Hanover Street 167 yd
2 Enter roundabout left onto George Street 6 yd
3 Exit roundabout left onto George Street 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout slightly left onto George Street 18 yd
5 Exit roundabout left onto George Street 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout left onto George Street 14 yd
7 Exit roundabout left onto George Street 1 mi
8 At end of road, turn left onto Charlotte Square 1 mi

9 Continue slightly left onto Lothian Road 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Earl Grey Street 153 yd
11 Turn right onto Home Street 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Leven Street 145 yd
13 Continue slightly right onto Bruntsfield Place 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Colinton Road 2 mi
15 Arrive onto Colinton Road

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The return trip from Craiglockhart to Edinburgh covers roughly the same distance, 4 mi.

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Charging points along the way

190 chargers

Melville Nurseries A772, LasswadeMelville Nurseries A772, Lasswade, Edinburgh, EH18 1AZ350 kW
Cliftonhall Road, City of EdinburghCliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH28 8PW250 kW
187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 1PU150 kW
382 Calder Road, Edinburgh382 Calder Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4AS150 kW
Edinburgh Airport, EdinburghEdinburgh Airport, Edinburgh, Scotland150 kW

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Craiglockhart → Prestonfield5 mi · 15 min Craiglockhart → Craigleith5 mi · 15 min Craiglockhart → Poltonhall8 mi · 20 min Craiglockhart → Humbie, West Lothian9 mi · 20 min Craiglockhart → Wester Aberdour23 mi · 40 min Craiglockhart → Blinkbonny4 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 4 September 2026.

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How far is it from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart?: The distance between Edinburgh and Craiglockhart is 4 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart?: The drive from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart?: The fastest route from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart covers 4 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Craiglockhart from Edinburgh?: Craiglockhart lies roughly to the south-west of Edinburgh.
Are there charging stations between Edinburgh and Craiglockhart?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Edinburgh to Craiglockhart, including Melville Nurseries A772, Lasswade (350 kW); Cliftonhall Road, City of Edinburgh (250 kW); 187 Slateford Road, City of Edinburgh (150 kW). Charging points on this route: 191.

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