The average train between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick Airport is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 39m. 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 Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 284.5 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 45m.
