The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Prestwich takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Prestwich. 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 Prestwich. 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 Prestwich at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 51m. 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 Prestwich. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Prestwich station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Prestwich train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Prestwich train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Prestwich is 301 km. The road distance is 349 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Prestwich via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 3h 39m.
