The average train between Manchester and Gatwick takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Gatwick. 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 Manchester and Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gatwick station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Manchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Manchester to Gatwick train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Gatwick is 292.7 km. The road distance is 341 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 56m.
