UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Southampton → Liverpool
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Southampton to Liverpool? 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 14 | GBP 70 | GBP 141 | GBP 310 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 47 | GBP 235 | GBP 470 | GBP 1,033 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 74 | GBP 371 | GBP 742 | GBP 1,633 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 134 | GBP 668 | GBP 1,336 | GBP 2,939 |
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 14.09 | — | GBP 14.09 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 46.95 | — | GBP 46.95 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 62.61 | GBP 74.21 | GBP 74.21 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 133.58 | GBP 133.58 |
"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: Southampton to Liverpool
How far is Southampton to Liverpool?
The highway distance from Southampton to Liverpool is approximately 358 km. The estimated driving time is 4h 46m under normal highway conditions.
How much petrol does a car use from Southampton to Liverpool?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 29.8 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 46.95.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Southampton to Liverpool?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 71.6 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 133.58 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Southampton to Liverpool?
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 Southampton to Liverpool?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 8.9 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 14.09, 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 39.8 litres, costing GBP 74.21 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 74.21.
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