Route from Bearsden to Port Talbot

The distance between Bearsden and Port Talbot is 423 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

From: Bearsden, County: East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
To: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
423 mi , 7 h 14 min
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Route from Bearsden to Port Talbot on map



Driving directions from Bearsden to Port Talbot

423 mi 7 h 14 min
1.
Head southeast on Drymen Road (A809)
0.9 mi
2.
Turn left to stay on Drymen Road (A809)
101 ft
3.
Enter Canniesburn Toll and take the 2nd exit onto Maryhill Road
232 ft
4.
Exit the roundabout onto Maryhill Road
0.7 mi
5.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Maryhill Road (A81)
149 ft
6.
Exit the roundabout onto Maryhill Road (A81)
2.3 mi
7.
Continue onto Garscube Road (A81)
0.9 mi
8.
Turn left onto Dobbie's Loan (A804)
0.3 mi
9.
Turn left onto Craighall Road (A879)
158 ft
10.
Turn right
71 ft
11.
Take the ramp on the right towards M8: Edinburgh
1.8 mi
12.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
13.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
14.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
15.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
16.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
18.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
19.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
20.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
21.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
22.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
23.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
25.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
26.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
27.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
28.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
29.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
30.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
33.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
34.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
35.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
36.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
37.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
38.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
39.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
40.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
41.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
42.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
44.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
45.
Make a slight left
75 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
48.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
49.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
51.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
52.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
53.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
54.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
55.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
56.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
57.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
58.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
59.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
60.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
61.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
62.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
63.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
64.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
65.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
66.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
67.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
68.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
69.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
70.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
71.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
72.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
73.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
74.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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What's the expense of traveling from Bearsden to Port Talbot by car?

If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 73.9 quid. Now, how do we get to that number? Let's break it down.

First off, we need to consider the price of petrol. In this calculation, it's set at 144 pence per liter. Then, we need to know how thirsty your car is. The fuel consumption rate for this ride is 37.5 miles per gallon.

Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets divvied up. For two people sharing the ride, it's gonna be 36.95 quid each (£73.9 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 24.63 quid (£73.9 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 18.48 quid (£73.9 divided by 4).

Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of the calculations. To figure out how much fuel you need for the trip, it's all about distance and fuel efficiency. The distance between Bearsden and Port Talbot is about 423.44 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 51.3 liters of petrol. We got that number by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon and then converting it to liters 'cause that's what we use here.

Once we know how much fuel we need, we can calculate the total cost. Multiply the amount of fuel (51.3 liters) by the price per liter (144 pence), and you get 73.9 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Bearsden to Port Talbot: 73.9 pounds.
 

Diesel cost from Bearsden to Port Talbot.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 51.3 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.65 £ (51.3/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 17.1 £ (51.3/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.83 £ (51.3/4) /p.

Diesel fuel has more torque at lower RPM than petrol fuel. 

Diesel Fuel: Diesel engines create higher torque at lower RPM than petrol engines. Due to diesel and petrol engine design variances in combustion processes and fuel characteristics, this occurs. Diesel engines create significant torque at low RPMs due to compression ignition, when the air-fuel mixture spontaneously ignites under high pressure and temperature. Diesel cars can deliver enough of torque at low engine speeds, making them ideal for towing and transporting heavy objects. 
Compared to diesel engines, petrol engines provide less torque at lower RPMs. Petrol engines can produce torque, but they need greater engine speeds. A spark plug ignites the air-fuel mixture in petrol engines, which may not provide as much torque at lower engine speeds as compression ignition in diesel engines. Modern petrol automobiles have enhanced torque delivery across a wider RPM range because to turbocharging and variable valve timing. 
Overall, diesel engines have more torque at lower RPMs than petrol engines due to their combustion processes and engine designs. Diesel cars excel for high-pull and low-speed applications due to this trait.
 

Alternative routes from Bearsden to Port Talbot

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bearsden to Port Talbot covers 394.19 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 18 minutes for completion.

Which is the cheapest route from Bearsden to Port Talbot by car?

The cheapest route from Bearsden to Port Talbot is the second suggested route (394mi, 7h 18min) and costs 68.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bearsden to Port Talbot is the first suggested route (423mi, 7h 14min) and costs 73.9 £.

For greater safety, the driver should choose the route that passes through the highway (median barrier) and not through smaller roads (curves in the road, bad road conditions, no median barrier).

How to get from Bearsden to Port Talbot?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 423mi (distance from Bearsden to Port Talbot) and its duration is 7h 14min. The slowest route is 394mi, and its duration is 7h 18min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bearsden to Port Talbot by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bearsden to Port Talbot. It provides driving directions from Bearsden to Port Talbot, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bearsden - Port Talbot route, travel time, display of the route on the map, fuel cost (petrol, diesel) and toll (if exist) cost.

In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Bearsden to Port Talbot with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Bearsden located?

Bearsden is located in East Dunbartonshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 61 meters above sea level. Bearsden has coordinates 55.9216900o,-4.3355250o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bearsden from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.

What is the location of Port Talbot?

Port Talbot is located in Swansea county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 14 meters above sea level. Port Talbot has coordinates 51.6214400o,-3.9436460o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Port Talbot from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.