Route from South Bucks to Livingston

The distance between South Bucks and Livingston is 386 miles. Travel time is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

From: South Bucks, County: Buckinghamshire, England
To: Livingston, County: West Lothian, Scotland
386 mi , 6 h 29 min
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Route from South Bucks to Livingston on map



Driving directions from South Bucks to Livingston

386 mi 6 h 29 min
1.
Head west on Harehatch Lane
593 ft
2.
Turn right onto Abbey Park lane
368 ft
3.
Continue onto Ship Hill
0.6 mi
4.
Continue slightly right onto Woodlands Hill
392 ft
5.
Continue onto Burnham Road
0.5 mi
6.
Turn left onto Dorney Hill North (A355)
740 ft
7.
Continue onto Beaconsfield Bypass (A355)
608 ft
8.
Enter Beaconsfield Interchange and take the 1st exit towards M40: Birmingham
65 ft
9.
Exit the roundabout towards M40: Birmingham
23.1 mi
10.
Keep right onto M40
56.8 mi
11.
Take exit 3A on the left towards M42 North: Birmingham (E
11.1 mi
12.
Take the ramp on the left towards M6: M6(N)
0.9 mi
13.
Merge left onto M6
12.1 mi
14.
Keep right onto M6
7.9 mi
15.
Keep right onto M6
72 mi
16.
Keep right onto M6
116 mi
17.
Continue onto A74(M)
48.9 mi
18.
Take the ramp on the left onto A74(M)
1015 ft
19.
Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto A702
350 ft
20.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
759 ft
21.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A702
264 ft
22.
Exit the roundabout onto A702
1 mi
23.
Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto A73
166 ft
24.
Exit the roundabout onto A73
8 mi
25.
Turn right onto Sherifflats Road
0.4 mi
26.
Turn right onto Boat Road
0.4 mi
27.
Continue onto Covington Road
1.1 mi
28.
Make a slight left to stay on Covington Road
0.3 mi
29.
Turn left to stay on Covington Road
674 ft
30.
Turn right to stay on Covington Road
1.5 mi
31.
Turn right onto Grange Road
0.5 mi
32.
Turn left onto Tie Road No 2
1.4 mi
33.
Continue onto Pettinain Road
0.4 mi
34.
Turn right onto Carnwath Road
0.7 mi
35.
Continue onto Lampits Road
0.7 mi
36.
Go straight onto A70
1257 ft
37.
Turn left onto B7016
2.3 mi
38.
Turn right
7.2 mi
39.
Turn right
4.2 mi
40.
Continue onto Brucefield Park West
0.3 mi
41.
Turn left to stay on Brucefield Park North
645 ft
42.
Enter Wilderness Roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
401 ft
43.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
0.5 mi
44.
Enter Newpark Roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Bankton Road (A71)
193 ft
45.
Exit the roundabout onto Bankton Road (A71)
1.4 mi
46.
Enter Lizzie Brice's Roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Livingston Road (A899)
20 ft
47.
Exit the roundabout onto Livingston Road (A899)
1.7 mi
48.
Make a slight left
1199 ft
49.
Enter Houstoun Interchange and take the 1st exit onto Houstoun Road
56 ft
50.
Exit the roundabout onto Houstoun Road
0.3 mi
51.
Make a slight left
289 ft
52.
Keep left at the fork
215 ft
53.
Go straight onto Ladywell East Road
379 ft
54.
Turn right onto Ladywell East Road
535 ft
55.
Turn right onto Willowbank
666 ft
56.
Turn left
112 ft
57.
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead
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What is the financial outlay associated with traveling from South Bucks to Livingston by car?

The journey, powered by petrol, incurs a cost of £67.4. In this computational scenario, the price of petrol is assumed to be 144 pence per liter, and the car's fuel efficiency stands at 37.5 miles per gallon.

For individuals contemplating carpooling arrangements, the expenditure per traveler diminishes as the number of passengers increases. With two passengers, the cost per person amounts to £33.7 (£67.4/2). For a trio of passengers, the cost per person reduces to £22.47 (£67.4/3), and for a quartet of passengers, it further decreases to £16.85 (£67.4/4).

To provide further elucidation on the calculation process, let us dissect how the final figure is derived:

Initially, the requisite fuel quantity is determined by dividing the distance traveled by the car's fuel consumption rate. For a journey spanning 386.24 miles, this computation entails multiplying 386.24 miles by 4.54609 (liters per gallon) and subsequently dividing by the car's fuel efficiency of 37.5 mpg, resulting in a requirement of 46.8 liters of fuel.

Subsequently, the fuel expenditure is computed by multiplying the amount of fuel required by the price per liter. Given a consumption of 46.8 liters of fuel at a rate of 144 pence per liter, the cumulative cost equals £67.4.

In summation, the total fuel expenditure for the trip from South Bucks to Livingston stands at £67.4.

 

The following factors affect automotive fuel consumption:

Traffic Congestion: Heavy traffic causes frequent stops and idling. Constant acceleration and deceleration might increase fuel consumption compared to open roadways.

Vehicle Weight: Heavy baggage or superfluous goods can strain the engine and increase fuel consumption. Removing excess weight boosts fuel efficiency.

Roads with steep inclines or drops can affect fuel consumption, especially for smaller engines. Uphill climbing takes more engine power and petrololine, whereas descending downhill may require more braking and fuel to regulate.

Weather: Rain, snow, and strong winds can affect fuel use. Driver speed and behaviour may change under these conditions, affecting fuel efficiency. Extreme temperatures also effect engine performance and fuel consumption.

Diesel cost from South Bucks to Livingston.

The trip with diesel fuel costs 46.8 £ (167p/lt, 62.7 mpg).
For 2 passengers: 23.4 £ (46.8/2) /p.
For 3 passengers: 15.6 £ (46.8/3) /p.
For 4 passengers: 11.7 £ (46.8/4) /p.

Where is South Bucks located?

South Bucks is located in Buckinghamshire county and in England. It is situated at an altitude of 92 meters above sea level. South Bucks has coordinates 51.5763801o,-0.6390151o. RouteCalculator provides a map of South Bucks 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.