The Time Machine: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The Time Machine runs an estimated 3.5 hours (about 2.3 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 3.5 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 7 days |
| 1 hour / day | 4 days |
| 2 hours / day | 2 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 3 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 3.5 hours (estimated), it's shorter than 94% of the fantasy audiobooks we measured.
- That's 68% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners who want dystopian stakes: a weekend-size listen at 3.5 hours (estimated).
About the book
Frasier star Kelsey Grammer is the perfect narrator to anchor us in this time-traveling, mind-bending classic. The Time Machine is the uncontested granddaddy of all modern time travel stories. H.G. Wells’ 1895 adventure sweeps us up alongside a brilliant scientist who is determined to expand his experience beyond the confines of the present day. His journey through space and time brings him face-to-face with the darkest and most brilliant aspects of human existence. On an adventure this unpredictable, you want an extremely dependable narrator. This Apple Books exclusive is read by Frasier actor Kelsey Grammer, whose august voice imparts calm certainty, even as the story propels us into the thrilling unknown.
How to listen to The Time Machine free
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Time Machine as an audiobook?
The Time Machine runs about 3.5 hours, our estimate from its 120 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 2.3 hours.
Is The Time Machine free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
When was The Time Machine first published?
The Time Machine by H. G. Wells was first published in 1895.
