The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Old Trafford takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Old Trafford. 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Old Trafford station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Old Trafford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Old Trafford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Old Trafford is 294.5 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Old Trafford via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Exchange Quay in around 3h 45m.