UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator

    Edinburgh Brighton

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

    Distance
    726
    kilometres
    Drive Time
    9h 41m
    highway est.
    Toll
    GBP 0.00
    one-way est.
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    726 km · 9h 41m
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    Edinburgh to Brighton can become a recurring route cost.

    At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly GBP 6,285 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.

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    GBP 6,285
    3 vehicles · 22 trips/month
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    Delivery Time & ETA: Edinburgh to Brighton

    How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.

    One-way drive time
    9h 41m

    Normal highway conditions, excl. loading

    Round trip
    19h 22m

    Driving only, before stop time

    Distance
    726 km

    Highway routing

    For delivery planning, with 9h 41m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.

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

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    One-way cost (Petrol + toll)
    GBP 95.22
    22 trips/month
    GBP 2,095
    total monthly fuel cost
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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
    18.1 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 28.57
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 28.57
    Round trip fuelGBP 57.13
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 57.13
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 28.57
    Premium Petrol: GBP 28.57
    Suitable for solo dispatch or last-mile
    Car / SUV
    Sedan, MPV, SUV
    Avg mileage
    12 km/L
    Fuel needed
    60.5 L
    Petrol
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 95.22
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 95.22
    Round trip fuelGBP 190.44
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 190.44
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 95.22
    Premium Petrol: GBP 95.22
    Courier, sales, and small parcel delivery
    Van / MPV
    Cargo van, 1-ton van
    Avg mileage
    9 km/L
    Fuel needed
    80.7 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 150.49
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 150.49
    Round trip fuelGBP 300.98
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 300.98
    By fuel type (one-way)
    Petrol: GBP 126.96
    Diesel: GBP 150.49
    Mid-volume delivery and food distribution
    Lorry
    3-ton, 5-ton, 10-ton
    Avg mileage
    5 km/L
    Fuel needed
    145.2 L
    Diesel
    One-way fuel cost
    GBP 270.89
    excl. toll
    One-way fuel + tollGBP 270.89
    Round trip fuelGBP 541.77
    Round trip fuel + tollGBP 541.77
    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 29GBP 143GBP 286GBP 628
    Car / SUV
    Petrol
    GBP 95GBP 476GBP 952GBP 2,095
    Van / MPV
    Diesel
    GBP 150GBP 752GBP 1,505GBP 3,311
    Lorry
    Diesel
    GBP 271GBP 1,354GBP 2,709GBP 5,959

    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 28.57GBP 28.57
    Car / SUV12GBP 95.22GBP 95.22
    Van / MPV9GBP 126.96GBP 150.49GBP 150.49
    Lorry5GBP 270.89GBP 270.89

    "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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    Common Questions: Edinburgh to Brighton

    How far is Edinburgh to Brighton?

    The highway distance from Edinburgh to Brighton is approximately 726 km. The estimated driving time is 9h 41m under normal highway conditions.

    How long does delivery take from Edinburgh to Brighton?

    Plan for roughly 9h 41m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 9h 41m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.

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

    A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 60.5 litres of petrol. At today's Petrol price (GBP 1.57/L), that costs GBP 95.22.

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

    A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 145.2 litres of diesel for this route. At GBP 1.87/L, the fuel cost is GBP 270.89 one-way.

    What is the toll charge from Edinburgh to Brighton?

    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 Brighton?

    A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 18.1 litres. At today's Petrol price, that's GBP 28.57, 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 80.7 litres, costing GBP 150.49 in fuel. Add the GBP 0.00 toll for a total one-way cost of approximately GBP 150.49.

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