The train between Gatwick and Manchester takes 3h 10m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Gatwick to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Gatwick and Manchester. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 10m.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via London Victoria station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Gatwick to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick to Manchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Gatwick and Manchester is 292.7 km. The road distance is 356 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 10m.