What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal is to bus via Birmingham which costs £13 - £28 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Gatwick Airport North Terminal station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

The distance between Manchester and Gatwick Airport North Terminal is 215 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal bus from?

Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £50 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £85 and takes 4h 38m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £220 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal bus arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

Gatwick Airport North Terminal is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 2:36 AM in Manchester and 3:36 AM in Gatwick Airport North Terminal.

Can I drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal.

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

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Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

There are 17449+ hotels available in Gatwick Airport North Terminal.

Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal

Q: How long does it take to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal, including transfers.

There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal 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 St Pancras Intl to Gatwick AirportBedford - Brighton / ...
3h 8m
£53–220
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 34m
£13–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Station025 / ...
4h 38m
£27–84
Drive 223.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal223.2 mi
4h 6m
£56–80
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 25m
£65–224
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MAN - LGW
4h 50m
£62–216
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 11m
£69–173

Manchester to Gatwick Airport North Terminal by train, foot, and bus

300Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 213.4 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Gatwick Airport North Terminal, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to North Terminal Bus Station via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Gatwick Airport, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 38m.

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