Day trip from Manchester to Coventry
Coventry lies 129 km (80 mi) south of Manchester, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 129 km (80 mi) apart, Coventry is a realistic day trip from Manchester: about 2 h 6 min each way by road.
| Manchester | Coventry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 568,996 | 345,324 |
| Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | M1–M99 | CV1 |
What to see in Coventry
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert Art Gallery and Museum | 300,000 | 2010 |
The busiest is Herbert Art Gallery and Museum at 300,000 visitors in 2010. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Coventry
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Staying in Coventry
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Book a hotel in Coventry
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Common questions
How far is Coventry from Manchester?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south of Manchester; by road roughly 157 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Coventry by road?
About 2 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manchester and Coventry?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.