Gloucester, United Kingdom to Manchester, United Kingdom: Road Trip Guide & Distance

111.6 miles 179.6 km · straight line
135 miles actual route 217.3 km · driving distance
2h 39min estimated drive time
£20 - £25 estimated fuel cost
~43min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Gloucester, United Kingdom from Manchester, United Kingdom?

The distance from Gloucester, United Kingdom to Manchester, United Kingdom is 111.6 miles (179.6 km) as the crow flies. Manchester, United Kingdom is located N of Gloucester, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 135 miles, taking about 2h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 43min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Gloucester, United Kingdom and Manchester, United Kingdom. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Gloucester, United Kingdom to Manchester, United Kingdom

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 39min £20 - £25 Flexible stops
Bus ~3h 11min $11–$20* Budget
Train ~2h 31min $16–$47* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gloucester, United Kingdom & Manchester, United Kingdom

Quick Facts

Gloucester, United Kingdom
51.87°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
24m elevation
Manchester, United Kingdom
53.48°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
38m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 37 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 9 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 223.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM