UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Bristol → Preston
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Bristol to Preston? 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 12 | GBP 61 | GBP 121 | GBP 267 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 40 | GBP 202 | GBP 404 | GBP 889 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 64 | GBP 319 | GBP 638 | GBP 1,405 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 115 | GBP 575 | GBP 1,149 | GBP 2,528 |
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 12.12 | — | GBP 12.12 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 40.40 | — | GBP 40.40 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 53.86 | GBP 63.84 | GBP 63.84 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 114.92 | GBP 114.92 |
"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 Preston
How far is Bristol to Preston?
The highway distance from Bristol to Preston is approximately 308 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 6m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Bristol to Preston?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 25.7 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 40.40.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Bristol to Preston?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 61.6 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 114.92 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Bristol to Preston?
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 Preston?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 7.7 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 12.12, 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 34.2 litres, costing GBP 63.84 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 63.84.
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