Route from Carlisle to Port Talbot
The distance between Carlisle and Port Talbot is 324 miles. Travel time is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Driving directions from Carlisle to Port Talbot
How much does it cost to drive from Carlisle to Port Talbot with petrol?
Driving from Carlisle to Port Talbot costs £56.1 with petrol. The calculation assumes a petrol price of 143 pence per liter and a car's petrol consumption of 37.5 miles per gallon. Carpooling with two passengers brings the cost down to £28.05 per person. With three passengers, it's £18.7 per person, and with four passengers, it's £14.03 per person. The fuel cost for the trip is derived from the distance and car fuel consumption, totaling 39.2 liters of fuel. This results in a £56.1 fuel cost for the journey.
The following reasons can affect car fuel consumption:
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Traffic Congestion: Driving in heavy traffic often involves frequent stops and starts, as well as idling in traffic queues. This constant acceleration and deceleration can lead to increased fuel consumption compared to driving on open, free-flowing roads.
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Vehicle Weight: Carrying excess weight in the vehicle, such as heavy cargo or unnecessary items, can increase fuel consumption by putting additional strain on the engine. Removing unnecessary weight can improve fuel efficiency.
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Elevation Changes: Driving on roads with steep inclines or declines can affect fuel consumption, especially for vehicles with less powerful engines. Climbing uphill requires more power from the engine and thus more fuel, while descending downhill may require additional braking and fuel to maintain control.
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Weather Conditions: Adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow, or strong winds can affect fuel consumption. These conditions may require drivers to adjust their speed and driving behavior, impacting fuel efficiency. Additionally, extreme temperatures can affect engine performance and fuel consumption.
Diesel cost from Carlisle to Port Talbot.
The trip with diesel fuel costs 35.4 £ (151p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 17.7 £ (35.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 11.8 £ (35.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 8.85 £ (35.4/4) /p.
Alternative routes from Carlisle to Port Talbot
An alternative route from Carlisle to the Port Talbot is 294.37 miles and takes 5 hours and 35 minutes.
Which is the cheapest route from Carlisle to Port Talbot by car?
The cheapest route from Carlisle to Port Talbot is the second suggested route (294mi, 5h 35min) and costs 51 £ (petrol fuel cost, 143p/lt, 37.5mpg).
The most expensive route from Carlisle to Port Talbot is the first suggested route (324mi, 5h 31min) and costs 56.1 £.
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 Carlisle to Port Talbot?
There are two suggested routes. The fastest route is 324mi (distance from Carlisle to Port Talbot) and its duration is 5h 31min. The slowest route is 294mi, and its duration is 5h 35min.
RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Carlisle to Port Talbot by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Carlisle to Port Talbot. It provides driving directions from Carlisle to Port Talbot, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Carlisle - 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle located?
Carlisle is located in Cumbria county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Carlisle has coordinates 54.8924730o,-2.9329310o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Carlisle 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.
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