Route from Cardiff to Livingston
The distance between Cardiff and Livingston is 389 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 41 minutes.

Driving directions from Cardiff to Livingston
How much does it cost to drive from Cardiff to Livingston?
If you're using petrol, it's gonna set you back 67.4 quid. In this calculation, they're saying the petrol price is 143 pence per liter, and the car's gonna guzzle down 37.5 miles for every gallon of that stuff.
Now, if you're carpooling, the cost gets split up between everyone riding. So, if there are two people in the car, it's gonna be 33.7 quid each (£67.4 divided by 2). With three buddies on board, it works out to around 22.47 quid per person (£67.4 divided by 3). And if you've got a full car with four people, it's only 16.85 quid per person (£67.4 divided by 4).
Breaking down the numbers, the fuel cost is calculated based on how far you're going and how much gas your car chugs. For this trip, you're gonna need about 47.1 liters of fuel. They figured that out by dividing the distance of 388.52 miles by the car's fuel consumption rate of 37.5 miles per gallon, and then converting that to liters 'cause, you know, the UK uses liters.
So, you take the fuel needed, which is 47.1 liters, and you multiply it by the price per liter, which is 143 pence. And voilà, you got yourself the total fuel cost for the trip from Cardiff to Livingston: 67.4 quid.
There are several reasons that affect fuel consumption when you drive. The most important are:
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Driving Habits: Aggressive driving behaviors such as rapid acceleration, speeding, and frequent braking can significantly increase fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Maintenance: Proper maintenance, including regular oil changes, tire rotations, and engine tune-ups, ensures optimal fuel efficiency. Neglecting maintenance can lead to decreased fuel efficiency and higher fuel consumption.
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Vehicle Specifications: The make and model of the vehicle, engine size, weight, aerodynamics, and fuel efficiency rating all play a role in determining fuel consumption.
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Driving Conditions: Factors such as traffic congestion, road conditions, elevation changes, and weather conditions can affect fuel consumption. Stop-and-go driving in heavy traffic or driving uphill requires more fuel compared to steady highway driving on flat terrain.
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Fuel Quality: The quality of fuel used, including octane rating and the presence of additives, can impact fuel efficiency. Lower-quality fuels may lead to decreased efficiency and higher consumption.
Diesel cost from Cardiff to Livingston.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 42.5 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 21.25 £ (42.5/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 14.17 £ (42.5/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 10.63 £ (42.5/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Cardiff to Livingston
The second route from Cardiff to the Livingston is 373.09 miles and takes 7 hours and 3 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to Livingston by car?
The cheapest route from Cardiff to Livingston is the second suggested route (373mi, 7h 3min) and costs 64.7 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Cardiff to Livingston is the first suggested route (389mi, 6h 41min) and costs 67.4 £.
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 Cardiff to Livingston?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 389mi (distance from Cardiff to Livingston) and its duration is 6h 41min. The slowest route is 373mi, and its duration is 7h 3min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Cardiff to Livingston by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Cardiff to Livingston. It provides driving directions from Cardiff to Livingston, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Cardiff - Livingston 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 Cardiff to Livingston with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.
Where is Cardiff located?
Cardiff is located in Cardiff county and in Wales. It is situated at an altitude of 12 meters above sea level. Cardiff has coordinates 51.4815810o,-3.1790900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Cardiff from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
What is the location of Livingston?
Livingston is located in West Lothian county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 157 meters above sea level. Livingston has coordinates 55.9007080o,-3.5180680o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Livingston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.