how far is manchester from london

The distance between Manchester and London is approximately 163 miles (262 kilometers) as the crow flies. If traveling by car, the driving distance is longer, about 190 to 209 miles (307 to 336 kilometers) depending on the route taken. By train, the distance is about 184 miles (296 kilometers) with travel times typically around 2 to 2.5 hours. The aerial distance between Manchester Airport and London Heathrow Airport is around 151 miles (243 kilometers).