Route from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot

The distance between Bishopbriggs and Port Talbot is 420 miles. Travel time is 7 hours and 8 minutes.

From: Bishopbriggs, County: East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
To: Port Talbot, County: Swansea, Wales
420 mi , 7 h 8 min
Tolls: 0£ Stations
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Route from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot on map



Driving directions from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot

420 mi 7 h 8 min
1.
Head southwest on Kenmure Crescent
328 ft
2.
Turn left onto Brackenbrae Road
780 ft
3.
Turn right onto Kirkintilloch Road (A803)
0.4 mi
4.
Continue onto Springburn Road (A803)
1.9 mi
5.
Make a slight left to stay on Springburn Road
634 ft
6.
Turn right onto A804
197 ft
7.
Turn left onto Castle Street (A803)
511 ft
8.
Take the ramp on the left towards M8: Edinburgh
1.1 mi
9.
Keep right onto M8
4.7 mi
10.
Take exit 8 on the left towards A8: Coatbridge
920 ft
11.
Keep right towards M73: Carlisle
1.4 mi
12.
Keep left towards M74: Carlisle
0.5 mi
13.
Keep right towards M74: Carlisle
29.5 mi
14.
Continue onto A74(M)
49 mi
15.
Continue onto M6
98 mi
16.
Keep right onto Preston Bypass (M6)
86 mi
17.
Keep left onto M6
9.4 mi
18.
Keep left onto M5
40 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left
0.5 mi
20.
Enter Strensham Interchange and take the 2nd exit onto M50
1074 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto M50
21.4 mi
22.
Enter Travellers Rest and take the 1st exit onto A449
199 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A449
0.5 mi
24.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
240 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
1.4 mi
26.
Enter Wilton Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
197 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
9 mi
28.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A40
193 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
6.9 mi
30.
Take the ramp on the left onto A40
1.3 mi
31.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A40
312 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A40
7.7 mi
33.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
188 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
15.7 mi
35.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
276 ft
36.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
444 ft
37.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
118 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.3 mi
39.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
121 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
1.4 mi
41.
Turn right onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.5 mi
42.
Make a slight left
75 ft
43.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit
27 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout
73 ft
45.
Continue onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
788 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
220 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
3.6 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A465
114 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
639 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
245 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
0.3 mi
52.
Turn left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
53.
Keep left onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
0.8 mi
54.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
213 ft
55.
Exit the roundabout onto Heads of the Valleys Road (A465)
5.9 mi
56.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
152 ft
57.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
3 mi
58.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A465
314 ft
59.
Exit the roundabout onto A465
8.2 mi
60.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
61.
Take the ramp on the left onto M4
0.6 mi
62.
Merge right onto Fabian Way (A483)
1.2 mi
63.
Keep left onto Fabian Way (A483)
3.6 mi
64.
Continue onto Quay Parade (A483)
440 ft
65.
Turn right onto New Cut Road (A483)
288 ft
66.
Keep left onto New Cut Road (A483)
72 ft
67.
Make a slight left onto Parc Tawe Link Road
1090 ft
68.
Turn left onto The Strand
611 ft
69.
Turn right onto Welcome Lane
567 ft
70.
Turn left onto The Kingsway
58 ft
71.
You have arrived at your destination, on the left
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How much does a trip from London to Brighton set you back in petrol costs?

The answer: £73.4. In this calculation, we're considering a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and a car's fuel efficiency rated at 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers reduces the cost per person to £36.7 (£73.4 divided by 2). With three passengers, the expense drops to approximately £24.47 per passenger (£73.4 divided by 3), and with a full car of four, it's just £18.35 per passenger (£73.4 divided by 4).

Now, let's dissect the numbers behind this. The fuel cost is determined by the distance traveled and the car's fuel consumption rate. For this journey, you'll need approximately 50.9 liters of fuel. Crunching the figures, that's where the total of £73.4 comes from for the journey from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot.
 

 

One thing that can affect car fuel consumption is the use of air conditioning (AC) for the following reasons:

  1. Engine Load: When the AC is turned on, the compressor in the car's engine needs to work harder to cool and circulate the air. This extra workload can increase the engine's fuel consumption, especially during city driving or when the car is idling.

  2. Drag Effect: Running the AC can also increase aerodynamic drag, particularly at higher speeds. This means the engine needs to work harder to maintain speed, resulting in higher fuel consumption.

  3. Accessory Load: In addition to the AC compressor, other electrical components such as the blower fan and condenser fan also draw power from the engine when the AC is running. This increases the overall electrical load on the engine, leading to higher fuel consumption.

  4. Driving Conditions: The impact of AC on fuel consumption can vary depending on driving conditions. For example, using the AC while driving at lower speeds or in stop-and-go traffic may have a more significant effect on fuel consumption compared to highway driving.

  5. Efficiency Settings: Some cars come equipped with features like "Eco" mode or variable AC compressor speeds, which can help reduce the impact of AC on fuel consumption. Using these features can help optimize fuel efficiency while still keeping the cabin cool.

Overall, while using the AC can increase fuel consumption to some extent, it's often a necessary trade-off for comfort, especially during hot weather. However, minimizing AC usage when possible, such as using the car's ventilation system or rolling down windows at lower speeds, can help mitigate its impact on fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 50.9 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 25.45 £ (50.9/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 16.97 £ (50.9/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 12.73 £ (50.9/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot

Meanwhile, the least speedy route from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot covers 391.01 miles and necessitates 7 hours and 12 minutes for completion.

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

The cheapest route from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot is the second suggested route (391mi, 7h 12min) and costs 68.3 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The most expensive route from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot is the first suggested route (420mi, 7h 8min) and costs 73.4 £.

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 Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot?

There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 420mi (distance from Bishopbriggs to Port Talbot) and its duration is 7h 8min. The slowest route is 391mi, and its duration is 7h 12min.

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In case you share the journey (carpooling) from Bishopbriggs 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 Bishopbriggs located?

Bishopbriggs is located in East Dunbartonshire county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 64 meters above sea level. Bishopbriggs has coordinates 55.9041850o,-4.2284940o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bishopbriggs 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.