UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Cardiff → Edinburgh
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Cardiff 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 23 | GBP 117 | GBP 235 | GBP 517 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 78 | GBP 392 | GBP 783 | GBP 1,723 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 124 | GBP 619 | GBP 1,238 | GBP 2,723 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 223 | GBP 1,114 | GBP 2,228 | GBP 4,901 |
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 23.49 | — | GBP 23.49 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 78.30 | — | GBP 78.30 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 104.40 | GBP 123.75 | GBP 123.75 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 222.75 | GBP 222.75 |
"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 Edinburgh
How far is Cardiff to Edinburgh?
The highway distance from Cardiff to Edinburgh is approximately 597 km. The estimated driving time is 7h 58m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 49.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 78.30.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cardiff to Edinburgh?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 119.4 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 222.75 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Edinburgh?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 14.9 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 23.49, 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 66.3 litres, costing GBP 123.75 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 123.75.
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