Route from Bristol to Liverpool
The distance between Bristol and Liverpool is 180 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Driving directions from Bristol to Liverpool
What's the expense of traveling from Bristol to Liverpool by car?
If you're using petrol, you're looking at an expense of 31.2 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 143 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 15.6 quid each (£31.2 divided by 2). If you've got three folks in the car, the cost per person comes down to about 10.4 quid (£31.2 divided by 3). And if it's a full house with four passengers, each person chips in 7.8 quid (£31.2 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 Bristol and Liverpool is about 179.8 miles. So, to cover that distance, your car's gonna need approximately 21.8 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 (21.8 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), and you get 31.2 quid. So, there you have it, the fuel cost for your journey from Bristol to Liverpool: 31.2 pounds.
How much fuel a car uses is directly related to how well its engine is oiled. How to do it:
- Efficiency: An engine that has been properly cared for and is in good shape works more efficiently, which means it can burn fuel more efficiently and use less of it to make the same amount of power.
- Combustion: If the fuel injectors are dirty, the air filters are jammed, or the spark plugs don't work right, the fuel may not burn all the way. This is called incomplete combustion. This wastes fuel and makes people use more of it.
- Fuel blend: For the engine to burn efficiently, the fuel-air blend needs to be carefully managed. Any changes from the right ratio, like when an oxygen monitor or fuel injector doesn't work right, can cause the engine to use more fuel than it should.
- Mechanical Wear: As an engine ages, parts inside it like piston rings, valves, and seals can wear out. This makes the engine less efficient and causes it to use more petrol. This wear can be lessened with regular upkeep, which can also help keep fuel use in check.
- Ignition Timing: If the ignition timing is off, it can cause inefficient combustion and higher fuel usage. This can be caused by a worn distributor or a broken ignition system.
To sum up, the state of a car's engine is a major factor in how much fuel it uses. For the engine to work well and use little petrol, it needs to be serviced regularly and fixed quickly when something goes wrong.
Diesel cost from Bristol to Liverpool.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 19.7 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 9.85 £ (19.7/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 6.57 £ (19.7/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 4.93 £ (19.7/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Bristol to Liverpool
The second route from Bristol to the Liverpool is 176.55 miles and takes 3 hours and 28 minutes.
The third route from Bristol to the Liverpool is 170.23 miles and takes 3 hours and 57 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Bristol to Liverpool by car?
The cheapest route from Bristol to Liverpool is the third suggested route (170mi, 3h 57min) and costs 29.5 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Bristol to Liverpool is the second suggested route (177mi, 3h 28min) and costs 30.6 £.
The most expensive route from Bristol to Liverpool is the first suggested route (180mi, 3h 5min) and costs 31.2 £.
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 Bristol to Liverpool?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 180mi (distance from Bristol to Liverpool) and its duration is 3h 5min. The other route is 177mi, and its duration is 3h 28min. The slowest route is 170mi, and its duration is 3h 57min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Bristol to Liverpool by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Bristol to Liverpool. It provides driving directions from Bristol to Liverpool, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Bristol - Liverpool 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 Bristol to Liverpool with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Bristol located?
Bristol is located in Bristol county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level. Bristol has coordinates 51.4545130o,-2.5879100o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Bristol from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Liverpool?
Liverpool is located in Merseyside county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 17 meters above sea level. Liverpool has coordinates 53.4083714o,-2.9915726o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Liverpool from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.