The average train between Manchester and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Gatwick Airport. 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 Airport. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Gatwick Airport at 5:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gatwick Airport station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Manchester to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Manchester to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester and Gatwick Airport is 294.4 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 53m.
