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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick is to bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 15m.

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 56m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gatwick?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

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 56m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gatwick?

The distance between Manchester and Gatwick is 213 miles. The road distance is 222.6 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 56m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 56m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 56m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Slough, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 44m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick bus arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Manchester to Gatwick.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 18347+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Manchester to Gatwick - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 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 Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2h 56m
£76–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk980
6h 15m
£27–45
Bus via Slough
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
4h 44m
£47–69
Drive 221.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gatwickcar 221.3 mi
4h 6m
£55–79
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus
3h 36m
£78–254
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain Reading - Gatwick Airport
5h 18m
£103–159
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
4h 43m
£61–179
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
4h 58m
£73–164
Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
6h
£220–353

Manchester to Gatwick by bus

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Distance: 211.7 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 44m.

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