Route from Cardiff to Preston
The distance between Cardiff and Preston is 208 miles. Travel time is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Driving directions from Cardiff to Preston
What's the expense of traveling from Cardiff to Preston by car?
Embarking on the journey from Cardiff to Preston, one might ponder the cost of such a venture. Indeed, the expenditure amounts to 36.1 pounds when fueled by petrol. In this calculation, we delve into the intricate details, where the price of petrol stands at 143 pence per liter, and the car's thirst for fuel measures 37.5 miles per gallon.
For those opting for carpooling, the financial burden lightens, with a cost of 18.05 pounds for each of two passengers, 12.03 pounds for three passengers, and merely 9.03 pounds for four passengers.
Delving deeper into the mechanics of the calculation, we ascertain the amount of fuel required for the voyage. Covering a distance of approximately 208.19 miles, the car craves around 25.2 liters of petrol. This value is derived from the division of the distance by the car's fuel consumption rate, converted into liters for precision.
With the quantity of fuel determined, we proceed to compute the total expenditure. By multiplying the fuel volume (25.2 liters) by the price per liter (143 pence), we seamlessly arrive at the grand total of 36.1 pounds. Thus, the journey from Cardiff to Preston is marked by a fuel cost of 36.1 pounds.
Diesel cost from Cardiff to Preston.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 22.8 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 11.4 £ (22.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 7.6 £ (22.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 5.7 £ (22.8/4) /p.
Diesel fuel and gasoline (petrol) fuel have differences:
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Emissions: Diesel fuel combustion typically produces higher levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter compared to petrol combustion. However, advancements in diesel engine technology, such as particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems, have significantly reduced emissions from modern diesel vehicles.
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Availability and Pricing: The availability and pricing of diesel fuel and petrol can vary by region and depend on factors such as government subsidies, taxes, and infrastructure. In some regions, diesel fuel may be more readily available or cheaper than petrol, influencing consumer choices and vehicle preferences.
Alternative routes from Cardiff to Preston
The second route from Cardiff to the Preston is 192.76 miles and takes 3 hours and 60 minutes.
The third route from Cardiff to the Preston is 200.65 miles and takes 4 hours and 28 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Cardiff to Preston by car?
The cheapest route from Cardiff to Preston is the second suggested route (193mi, 3h 60min) and costs 33.4 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The second cheapest route from Cardiff to Preston is the third suggested route (201mi, 4h 28min) and costs 34.8 £.
The most expensive route from Cardiff to Preston is the first suggested route (208mi, 3h 37min) and costs 36.1 £.
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 Preston?
There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 208mi (distance from Cardiff to Preston) and its duration is 3h 37min. The other route is 193mi, and its duration is 3h 60min. The slowest route is 201mi, and its duration is 4h 28min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Cardiff to Preston by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Cardiff to Preston. It provides driving directions from Cardiff to Preston, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Cardiff - Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston?
Preston is located in Lancashire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 35 meters above sea level. Preston has coordinates 53.7632010o,-2.7030900o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Preston from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.
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