The average train between Gatwick Airport and Manchester takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Gatwick Airport and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Manchester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Gatwick Airport to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Manchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Manchester is 294.4 km. The road distance is 341 km.
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.
