UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Liverpool → Cardiff
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Liverpool to Cardiff? 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 10 | GBP 51 | GBP 102 | GBP 223 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 34 | GBP 169 | GBP 338 | GBP 744 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 53 | GBP 267 | GBP 535 | GBP 1,177 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 96 | GBP 481 | GBP 963 | GBP 2,118 |
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 10.15 | — | GBP 10.15 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 33.84 | — | GBP 33.84 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 45.12 | GBP 53.48 | GBP 53.48 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 96.26 | GBP 96.26 |
"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: Liverpool to Cardiff
How far is Liverpool to Cardiff?
The highway distance from Liverpool to Cardiff is approximately 258 km. The estimated driving time is 3h 26m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Liverpool to Cardiff?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 21.5 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 33.84.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Liverpool to Cardiff?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 51.6 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 96.26 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Liverpool to Cardiff?
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 Liverpool to Cardiff?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 6.5 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 10.15, 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 28.7 litres, costing GBP 53.48 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 53.48.
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