Cost to drive from London to Edinburgh
Driving from London to Edinburgh covers 649 km (403 miles) and takes about 7h 51min without stops. At United Kingdom's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about €81.05 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between London and Edinburgh (649 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and United Kingdom's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the United Kingdom fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from London to Edinburgh?
The drive is 649 km (403 miles) and takes about 7h 51min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €81.05 in an average petrol car, €76.21 in a diesel, and €33.88 in an electric car, using United Kingdom's current fuel prices.
How far is it from London to Edinburgh in miles and km?
About 403 miles or 649 kilometres by road — roughly 7h 51min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in London or Edinburgh?
Both ends use the same regional prices on this route.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — and shows fuel or charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are United Kingdom's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.