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 £21 - £40 and takes 6h 10m.

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 £80 - £150.

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 10m.

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 222.6 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 52m and costs £80 - £150.

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 Manchester, 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 £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £190 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick bus arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport North Terminal 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?

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 18010+ hotels available in Gatwick.

Manchester to Gatwick - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 - Havant / ...
2h 52m
£81–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk980
6h 10m
£21–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus Lgw
6h 10m
£95–131
Drive 221.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gatwickcar 221.3 mi
4h 6m
£55–80
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
6h 40m
£45–110
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 London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
3h 43m
£57–203
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
4h 41m
£55–190
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
5h 14m
£59–197

Manchester to Gatwick by bus

42Weekly Buses

6h 10mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Gatwick.

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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, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport North Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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