What is the cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Gatwick Airport and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Gatwick Airport and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Gatwick Airport to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The distance between Gatwick Airport and Manchester is 213 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gatwick Airport to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus from?

Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gatwick Airport to Manchester train from?

Gatwick Airport to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

The best way to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Gatwick Airport to Manchester train arrive?

Gatwick Airport to Manchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gatwick Airport to Manchester is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Gatwick Airport to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gatwick Airport to Manchester?

Book your Gatwick Airport to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 9 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 9m
£81–150
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 12m
£28–46
Drive 223.9 mi
1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Manchestercar 223.9 mi
4h 10m
£55–79
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
3h 32m
£54–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk980
6h 35m
£28–50
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
8h 35m
£46–120
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 27m
£67–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3h 39m
£85–303
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 12m
£114–262

Gatwick Airport to Manchester by train and subway

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Distance: 211.7 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Shudehill Interchange via Newhall Street in around 6h 12m.

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