Manchester, United Kingdom to Paris, France: Road Trip Guide & Distance

376.2 miles 605.5 km · straight line
551.3 miles actual route 887.3 km · driving distance
14h 49min estimated drive time
£84 - £103 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
146° SSE bearing direction

How far is Manchester, United Kingdom from Paris, France?

The distance from Manchester, United Kingdom to Paris, France is 376.2 miles (605.5 km) as the crow flies. Paris, France is located SSE of Manchester, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 551.3 miles, taking about 14h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Manchester, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Paris, France is in France.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Manchester, United Kingdom and Paris, France. 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 Manchester, United Kingdom to Paris, France

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 49min £84 - £103 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 47min $44–$83* Budget
Train ~14h 5min $66–$193* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Manchester, United Kingdom & Paris, France

Quick Facts

Manchester, United Kingdom
53.48°N, 2.24°W
Europe/London
38m elevation
Paris, France
48.86°N, 2.35°E
Europe/Paris
35m elevation
Explore more routes from Paris, France

Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 125 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 66.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM