UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Bristol → Edinburgh
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Bristol to Edinburgh? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 18 May 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Petrol | GBP 24 | GBP 118 | GBP 237 | GBP 521 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 79 | GBP 395 | GBP 790 | GBP 1,737 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 125 | GBP 624 | GBP 1,248 | GBP 2,745 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 225 | GBP 1,123 | GBP 2,246 | GBP 4,942 |
Add GBP 0.00 toll per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Petrol | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | GBP 23.69 | — | GBP 23.69 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 78.96 | — | GBP 78.96 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 105.28 | GBP 124.79 | GBP 124.79 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 224.62 | GBP 224.62 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in United Kingdom
GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices used in all calculations above
Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.
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Common Questions: Bristol to Edinburgh
How far is Bristol to Edinburgh?
The highway distance from Bristol to Edinburgh is approximately 602 km. The estimated driving time is 8h 2m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Bristol to Edinburgh?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 50.2 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 78.96.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Bristol to Edinburgh?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 120.4 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 224.62 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Bristol to Edinburgh?
The estimated one-way toll on this highway route is approximately GBP 0.00. Most UK road charges are limited to specific crossings, bridges, tunnels, or the M6 Toll. This rollout keeps the route-level baseline at zero and links the official charge pages for the main tolled corridors.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Bristol to Edinburgh?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 15.1 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 23.69, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 66.9 litres, costing GBP 124.79 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 124.79.
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