Cost to drive from Manchester to Edinburgh
Driving from Manchester to Edinburgh covers 342 km (213 miles) and takes about 4h 22min without stops. At United Kingdom's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about €42.71 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
| Location | Petrol/L | Diesel/L |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester | €1.78 | €1.96 |
| Edinburgh | €1.78 | €1.96 |
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Manchester and Edinburgh (342 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 Manchester to Edinburgh?
The drive is 342 km (213 miles) and takes about 4h 22min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €42.71 in an average petrol car, €40.16 in a diesel, and €17.85 in an electric car, using United Kingdom's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Manchester to Edinburgh in miles and km?
About 213 miles or 342 kilometres by road — roughly 4h 22min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Manchester 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.