Day trip from Manchester to Ilford
Ilford lies 265 km (165 mi) south-east of Manchester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 265 km (165 mi) apart, Ilford is a realistic day trip from Manchester: about 4 h 19 min each way by road.
| Manchester | Ilford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 568,996 | 168,168 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | M1–M99 | IG1–IG5 |
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Staying in Ilford
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Common questions
How far is Ilford from Manchester?
265 km (165 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Manchester; by road roughly 323 km (201 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Ilford by road?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manchester and Ilford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.