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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £11 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gatwick?

The distance between Manchester and Gatwick is 213 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Manchester to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gatwick bus from?

Manchester to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gatwick train from?

Manchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £11 - £35 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick train arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Gatwick?

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

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

Book your Manchester to Gatwick train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 17857+ hotels available in Gatwick.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonManchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick AirportLondon Victoria - Havant / ...
2h 52m
£52–215
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall StUk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to North Terminal Bus StationUk920
6h 21m
£12–30
Drive 221 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gatwick221 mi
4h 3m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station
3h 20m
£65–224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to North Terminal Bus Station025 / ...
7h 6m
£15–73
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MAN - LGW
4h 45m
£58–209
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
5h 25m
£64–166

Manchester to Gatwick by train and subway

322Weekly Services

2h 52mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.7 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to North Terminal Bus Station via Newhall St in around 6h 21m.

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