UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Edinburgh London

    How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Edinburgh to London? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.

    Distance
    640
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    8h 32m
    highway est.
    Toll
    GBP 0.00
    one-way est.
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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.

    Motorcycle
    Kapchai / Underbone
    Avg mileage
    40 km/L
    Fuel needed
    16.0 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 25.18
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 25.18
    Round trip fuelGBP 50.36
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 50.36
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 25.18
    Premium Petrol: GBP 25.18
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    53.3 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 83.94
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 83.94
    Round trip fuelGBP 167.88
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 167.88
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 83.94
    Premium Petrol: GBP 83.94
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    71.1 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 132.66
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 132.66
    Round trip fuelGBP 265.33
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 265.33
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 111.92
    Diesel: GBP 132.66
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    128.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 238.80
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 238.80
    Round trip fuelGBP 477.59
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 477.59
    Bulk freight, FMCG, and logistics hauls

    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).

    Vehicle1×/month5×/month10×/month22×/month
    Motorcycle
    Petrol
    GBP 25GBP 126GBP 252GBP 554
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 84GBP 420GBP 839GBP 1,847
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 133GBP 663GBP 1,327GBP 2,919
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 239GBP 1,194GBP 2,388GBP 5,254

    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.

    Vehiclekm/LPetrolDieselFuel + Toll
    Motorcycle40GBP 25.18GBP 25.18
    Car / SUV12GBP 83.94GBP 83.94
    Van / MPV9GBP 111.92GBP 132.66GBP 132.66
    Lorry5GBP 238.80GBP 238.80

    "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

    Average unleaded petrol
    GBP 1.57
    Petrol
    Cars, motorcycles, light fleets
    Average diesel
    GBP 1.87
    Diesel
    Vans, lorries, buses

    Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.

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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 83.94
    22 trips/month
    GBP 1,847
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Edinburgh to London

    How far is Edinburgh to London?

    The highway distance from Edinburgh to London is approximately 640 km. The estimated driving time is 8h 32m under normal highway conditions.

    How much petrol does a car use from Edinburgh to London?

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 53.3 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 83.94.

    How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Edinburgh to London?

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 128.0 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 238.80 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Edinburgh to London?

    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 Edinburgh to London?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 16.0 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 25.18, 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 71.1 litres, costing GBP 132.66 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 132.66.

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