Is it cheaper to fly or drive a Tesla from Cudworth, UK to Cardiff, UK?

Cudworth, UK to Cardiff, UK is 208 mi by road — 4h 15m of driving and 1 Supercharger stop — against 4h 13m door to door by air. Driving is cheaper: taking the Tesla costs £47 against £207 to fly, a saving of £160. On the 0-100 stress scale the drive scores 14 and the flight 59.

Priced with fast charging at £0.52 per kWh and 3.7 miles per kWh, airfare from a £45 base plus £0.09 a mile per person, one £30 bag and a £32 ride at each end. Airfare is modelled from flight distance, not a live fare quote, so treat it as a typical fare rather than today's price. Rates last reviewed 14 September 2026; this trip last priced 16 October 2026.