Phileas is a wealthy, eccentric English gentleman who lives a solitary life governed by rigid routines. He spends his days at the Reform Club reading newspapers and playing games with his peers. When challenged about the capabilities of modern travel, he wagers half his fortune that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. He functions with machine-like precision and maintains a stoic, unemotional exterior despite the chaotic obstacles he encounters.

Jean is a French former vagabond, singer, and circus worker who seeks a quiet, predictable life as a domestic servant. He accepts a position with Fogg specifically because of the English gentleman's reputation for extreme regularity. His hopes for a tranquil existence vanish immediately when his new employer abruptly begins a frantic global expedition. He is highly emotional, easily distracted, and acts as a lively foil to his master's cold logic.

Fix is an inspector from Scotland Yard investigating a £55,000 bank robbery in London. He spots Fogg in Egypt and concludes that the eccentric traveler matches the vague description of the suspect. Motivated by a sense of duty and the promise of a substantial cash reward, Fix decides to follow the travelers across the globe. He employs deception and sabotage to stall their progress while waiting for an official arrest warrant to reach him in British territory.

Aouda is a beautiful Parsee woman who possesses an English education and refined sensibilities. Orphaned at a young age, she was forced into an arranged marriage with an elderly raja. Following his death, she faces ritual sacrifice until Fogg and his companions stage a daring rescue. She subsequently joins their expedition, harboring a deep sense of gratitude and growing affection for her stoic rescuer.

Sir Francis is an English soldier of distinction who resides in India. He understands local religious customs and terrain, offering practical advice when the railway unexpectedly ends and the travelers must continue their journey by elephant. He questions the sense and value of Fogg's rigid mechanical behavior but assists the group in navigating the local forests.

Andrew is an engineer and a regular member of the London Reform Club. He engages in a debate regarding the completion of the Intercontinental Railroad and strongly disputes the possibility of circumnavigating the globe in 80 days, ultimately accepting a share of the massive wager against Fogg.

John is a banker and a member of Fogg's elite social circle in London. He joins the other gentlemen in betting against his peer's ambitious travel itinerary.

Samuel is a banker who spends his leisure time reading and gambling with Fogg. He accepts a portion of the £20,000 wager, confident that unforeseen delays will prevent a successful journey.

Thomas is a successful brewer and club member. He listens to Fogg's calculations regarding global travel and bets a significant sum of money against the eccentric gentleman.

Gauthier serves as a director at the Bank of England. He defends the likelihood of catching the bank robber before getting involved in the massive wager regarding Fogg's travel schedule.

Colonel Proctor is an aggressive American protestor Fogg and Fix encounter in the United States. He physically strikes Detective Fix during a street commotion and later demands satisfaction through a duel when he spots the traveling party aboard a train.

Elder Hitch is a Mormon missionary traveling on the Pacific Railroad. He delivers a highly confrontational historical lecture to the passengers, alienating his audience until only the curious French valet remains to listen.