UK Road Fuel Cost Estimator
London → Edinburgh
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from London to Edinburgh? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's United Kingdom fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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London to Edinburgh can become a recurring route cost.
At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly GBP 5,540 in fuel and toll cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.
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Delivery Time & ETA: London to Edinburgh
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For delivery planning, with 8h 32m 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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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 25 | GBP 126 | GBP 252 | GBP 554 |
Car / SUV Petrol | GBP 84 | GBP 420 | GBP 839 | GBP 1,847 |
Van / MPV Diesel | GBP 133 | GBP 663 | GBP 1,327 | GBP 2,919 |
Lorry Diesel | GBP 239 | GBP 1,194 | GBP 2,388 | GBP 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.
| Vehicle | km/L | Petrol | Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | GBP 25.18 | — | GBP 25.18 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | GBP 83.94 | — | GBP 83.94 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | GBP 111.92 | GBP 132.66 | GBP 132.66 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | GBP 238.80 | GBP 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
Last updated: 18 May 2026. Prices are sourced from GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices.
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Common Questions: London to Edinburgh
How far is London to Edinburgh?
The highway distance from London to Edinburgh is approximately 640 km. The estimated driving time is 8h 32m under normal highway conditions.
How long does delivery take from London to Edinburgh?
Plan for roughly 8h 32m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 8h 32m 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 London to Edinburgh?
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 London to Edinburgh?
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 London 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 London to Edinburgh?
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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