Livingston Falkirk by car, distance and driving time

The distance between Livingston and Falkirk by car is 19.5 miles. The driving time is 25 minutes.

How far is Falkirk from Livingston? The driving distance is 19.5 miles, depending on the selected route and traffic conditions.

From: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
To: Falkirk, County: Falkirk, Scotland
19.5 mi , 25 min
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Route from Livingston to Falkirk on map



Driving directions from Livingston to Falkirk

19.5 mi 25 min
1.
Head southwest
112 ft
2.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
3.
Turn left onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
4.
Turn left to stay on Ladywell East Road
636 ft
5.
Turn right
412 ft
6.
Go straight onto Houstoun Road
0.5 mi
7.
Enter Eliburn North Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road
183 ft
8.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.6 mi
9.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Houstoun Road
104 ft
10.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
11.
Enter Appleton Parkway Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Houstoun Road West
157 ft
12.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road West
823 ft
13.
Enter Barracks Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Deans Road
181 ft
14.
Exit the roundabout onto Deans Road
0.4 mi
15.
Enter Tailend Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Starlaw Road (A779)
433 ft
16.
Exit the roundabout onto Starlaw Road (A779)
1 mi
17.
Enter Starlaw West Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto M8
237 ft
18.
Exit the roundabout onto M8
2.1 mi
19.
Take the ramp on the left onto M8
0.3 mi
20.
Enter Whitburn Interchange and take the 3rd exit onto A801
758 ft
21.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
753 ft
22.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A801
68 ft
23.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
0.3 mi
24.
Enter Boghead Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A801
304 ft
25.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
1.5 mi
26.
Enter Heatherfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A801
267 ft
27.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
2.3 mi
28.
Enter Westfield Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A801
341 ft
29.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
242 ft
30.
Make a slight left onto A801
2.1 mi
31.
Enter Bowhouse Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A801
586 ft
32.
Exit the roundabout onto A801
1.9 mi
33.
Enter Lathallan Interchange and take the 2nd exit
345 ft
34.
Exit the roundabout
0.4 mi
35.
Merge left onto M9
0.6 mi
36.
Take the ramp on the left onto M9
0.4 mi
37.
Enter Cadgers Brae Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A9
79 ft
38.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
0.9 mi
39.
Enter Icehouse Brae Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto A9
95 ft
40.
Exit the roundabout onto A9
0.4 mi
41.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto B805
29 ft
42.
Exit the roundabout onto B805
1299 ft
43.
Enter Mary Street Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Mary Street (A803)
226 ft
44.
Exit the roundabout onto Mary Street (A803)
340 ft
45.
Continue onto Callendar Road (A803)
586 ft
46.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Callendar Road (A803)
125 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Callendar Road (A803)
0.6 mi
48.
Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Callendar Road (A803)
109 ft
49.
Exit the roundabout onto Callendar Road (A803)
334 ft
50.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bellevue Street (A803)
143 ft
51.
Exit the roundabout onto Bellevue Street (A803)
660 ft
52.
Keep left at the fork
141 ft
53.
Go straight onto Kerse Lane (A803)
720 ft
54.
Turn right onto Princes Street (A803)
597 ft
55.
Turn right onto Vicar Street (A803)
406 ft
56.
Enter Garrison Place Roundabout and exit onto Garrison Place Roundabout (A803)
129 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, on the right
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How much does it cost to travel from Livingston to Falkirk by car?

The journey, fueled by petrol, comes to £3.4. In this calculation, we've assumed a petrol price of 144 pence per liter and the car's petrol consumption at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For those considering carpooling, with two passengers, the cost per person is £1.7 (£3.4/2). With three passengers, the cost reduces to £1.13 per person (£3.4/3). And for four passengers, it further decreases to £0.85 per person (£3.4/4).

To break it down further, here's how we arrive at the result:

The fuel required is determined by dividing the distance by the car's fuel consumption. For a journey of 19.49 miles, this calculation involves multiplying 19.49 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and dividing by the car's consumption of 37.5 mpg, resulting in 2.4 liters of fuel needed.

The fuel cost is then calculated by multiplying the fuel needed by the price per liter. For 2.4 liters of fuel at 144 pence per liter, the total comes to £3.4.

In conclusion, the fuel cost from Livingston to Falkirk amounts to £3.4.

 

The condition of the car can significantly impact fuel consumption. Here's how:

  1. Engine Efficiency: A well-maintained engine operates more efficiently, burning fuel more effectively and consuming less. Regular oil changes, air filter replacements, and tune-ups can ensure optimal engine performance.

  2. Fuel System Health: Issues with the fuel system, such as clogged fuel injectors or a faulty oxygen sensor, can lead to improper fuel combustion and increased consumption. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs can help prevent such problems.

  3. Tire Condition: Worn-out or improperly inflated tires increase rolling resistance, requiring more energy (and fuel) to propel the vehicle. Keeping tires properly inflated and replacing worn-out tires can improve fuel efficiency.

  4. Aerodynamics: Damage to the car's body, such as dents or misaligned panels, can disrupt airflow and increase aerodynamic drag, leading to higher fuel consumption. Keeping the car's body in good condition can help maintain optimal aerodynamics.

Diesel cost from Livingston to Falkirk.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 2.4 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 1.2 £ (2.4/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 0.8 £ (2.4/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 0.6 £ (2.4/4) /p.

Alternative routes from Livingston to Falkirk

The second route from Livingston to the Falkirk is 15.77 miles and takes 26 minutes.

The third route from Livingston to the Falkirk is 16.65 miles and takes 27 minutes.

Which is the cheapest route from Livingston to Falkirk by car?

The cheapest route from Livingston to Falkirk is the second suggested route (15.8mi, 26min) and costs 2.8 £ (petrol fuel cost, 144p/lt, 37.5mpg).

The second cheapest route from Livingston to Falkirk is the third suggested route (16.7mi, 27min) and costs 2.9 £.

The most expensive route from Livingston to Falkirk is the first suggested route (19.5mi, 25min) and costs 3.4 £.

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 Livingston to Falkirk?

There are three suggested routes. The fastest route is 19.5mi (distance from Livingston to Falkirk) and its duration is 25min. The other route is 15.8mi, and its duration is 26min. The slowest route is 16.7mi, and its duration is 27min.

RouteCalculator provides you with the information to prepare your trip from Livingston to Falkirk by car or motorbike. It offers you alternative road routes that you can follow to go from Livingston to Falkirk. It provides driving directions from Livingston to Falkirk, i.e. where to turn and when, distance of the Livingston - Falkirk 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 Livingston to Falkirk with other people or friends, RouteCalculator provides the cost of the journey and the amount that each passenger will have to pay.

Where is Livingston located?

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.

What is the location of Falkirk?

Falkirk is located in Falkirk county and in Scotland. It is situated at an altitude of 29 meters above sea level. Falkirk has coordinates 56.0018775o,-3.7839131o. RouteCalculator provides a map of Falkirk from which you can plan your trips to other UK cities.