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There are 8 ways to get from Gatwick to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 9m
    £74–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980
    6h 25m
    £27–45

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk998 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    5h 45m
    £34–56

  4. Drive  221 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Manchestercar car 221 mi
    4h 6m
    £55–80

  5. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 21m
    £62–254

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 52m
    £38–63

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    4h 41m
    £56–165

  8. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 37m
    £70–161

Gatwick to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar311Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 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 Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 5h 45m.

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