What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £11 - £35 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gatwick station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from North Terminal Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Gatwick to Manchester?

The distance between Gatwick and Manchester is 213 miles. The road distance is 221.8 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Gatwick to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Manchester bus from?

Gatwick to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick to Manchester train from?

Gatwick to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick to Manchester?

The best way to get from Gatwick to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £200 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Gatwick to Manchester bus arrive?

Gatwick to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Gatwick to Manchester train arrive?

Gatwick to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gatwick to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick to Manchester is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Gatwick to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick to Manchester?

Book your Gatwick to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick to Manchester?

Book your Gatwick to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Gatwick to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London VictoriaLittlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester PiccadillyLondon Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 9m
£50–232
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Newhall StUk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk076 / ...
6h 18m
£12–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Station802
5h 45m
£38–91
Drive 220.5 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick to Manchester220.5 mi
4h 3m
£54–78
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LGW - MAN
3h 35m
£57–199
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3h 35m
£65–218
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
4h 30m
£65–162

Gatwick to Manchester by train and subway

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Distance: 211.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 45m.

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