UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Liverpool Edinburgh

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

    Distance
    340
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    4h 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
    8.5 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 13.38
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 13.38
    Round trip fuelGBP 26.76
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 26.76
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 13.38
    Premium Petrol: GBP 13.38
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    28.3 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 44.59
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 44.59
    Round trip fuelGBP 89.19
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 89.19
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 44.59
    Premium Petrol: GBP 44.59
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    37.8 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 70.48
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 70.48
    Round trip fuelGBP 140.96
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 140.96
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 59.46
    Diesel: GBP 70.48
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    68.0 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 126.86
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 126.86
    Round trip fuelGBP 253.72
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 253.72
    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 13GBP 67GBP 134GBP 294
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 45GBP 223GBP 446GBP 981
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 70GBP 352GBP 705GBP 1,551
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 127GBP 634GBP 1,269GBP 2,791

    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 13.38GBP 13.38
    Car / SUV12GBP 44.59GBP 44.59
    Van / MPV9GBP 59.46GBP 70.48GBP 70.48
    Lorry5GBP 126.86GBP 126.86

    "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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    12 km/L
    4 km/L (lorry)50 km/L (motorcycle)
    22×
    1
    1 driver50 drivers

    Your estimate

    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 44.59
    22 trips/month
    GBP 981
    total monthly fuel cost

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    Common Questions: Liverpool to Edinburgh

    How far is Liverpool to Edinburgh?

    The highway distance from Liverpool to Edinburgh is approximately 340 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 32m under normal highway conditions.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 28.3 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 44.59.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 68.0 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 126.86 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Edinburgh?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 8.5 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 13.38, 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 37.8 litres, costing GBP 70.48 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 70.48.

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