UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Cardiff → Birmingham
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Cardiff to Birmingham? 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 7 | GBP 34 | GBP 67 | GBP 148 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 22 | GBP 112 | GBP 224 | GBP 493 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 35 | GBP 177 | GBP 354 | GBP 780 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 64 | GBP 319 | GBP 638 | GBP 1,404 |
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 6.73 | — | GBP 6.73 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 22.43 | — | GBP 22.43 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 29.90 | GBP 35.45 | GBP 35.45 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 63.80 | GBP 63.80 |
"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: Cardiff to Birmingham
How far is Cardiff to Birmingham?
The highway distance from Cardiff to Birmingham is approximately 171 km. The estimated driving time is 2h 17m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Cardiff to Birmingham?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 14.3 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 22.43.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cardiff to Birmingham?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 34.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 63.80 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Cardiff to Birmingham?
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 Cardiff to Birmingham?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 4.3 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 6.73, 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 19.0 litres, costing GBP 35.45 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 35.45.
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