Commuting Cost Calculator
Instantly calculate the true daily, monthly and annual cost of your commute, by car or public transport, including fuel, parking, tolls and fares. Free, accurate UK tool.
Calculate Your Commuting Cost
Choose your commute type, enter your distance and running costs, and get an instant breakdown of what your journey to work really costs you each day, month and year.
Commute Details
Enter your travel figures in GBP (£) to calculate your commuting cost
Commute Evaluation
Calculated daily, monthly and annual travel costs
Typical Commuting Costs
Rough guide figures for common commuting costs in the UK, to help you sense-check your own numbers.
| Cost Item | Typical Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol/diesel | £1.35 – £1.55 per litre | Varies by fuel type and region |
| City centre parking | £5 – £20 per day | Season/monthly passes are often cheaper |
| Local bus fare (return) | £3 – £8 | Daily or weekly caps can reduce cost |
| Commuter rail (return) | £8 – £30+ | Season tickets typically offer the best value |
Commuting Cost FAQ
Everything you need to know about working out and reducing what your commute really costs.
For driving, commuting cost is worked out from fuel used over the round trip, based on distance and fuel economy, plus any parking, tolls or congestion charges. For public transport, it is simply the fare paid per day, multiplied by the number of commuting days.
Ordinary commuting between home and a permanent workplace is not tax-deductible in the UK. However, travel to a temporary workplace, or business mileage during the working day, may qualify for tax relief or mileage allowance payments from an employer.
Real-world fuel economy is often 10 to 20 percent lower than the official manufacturer figure, especially for stop-start city driving. Using a slightly lower miles-per-gallon figure than the official rating usually gives a more accurate cost estimate.
Common ways to cut commuting costs include car-sharing, switching to an annual or season ticket for public transport, cycling or walking part of the route, combining errands into the same trip, and asking an employer about a cycle-to-work or season ticket loan scheme.