Manchester to Gatwick Airport Trains

Manchester to Gatwick Airport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Gatwick Airport takes 3h 8m 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.

3h 8m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...

2h 56m

£76–123

Manchester to Gatwick Airport train times

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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

3:35 PM → 6:29 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 6:59 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 7:20 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
4:35 PM → 7:37 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
6:11 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
6:55 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:20 AM → 11:46 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 12:58 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
10:37 AM → 1:46 PM
3h 9m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 2:28 PM
2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 8:11 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
5:55 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:55 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Gatwick Airport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Gatwick Airport, England?

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.

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