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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 9m
    £80–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980
    6h 25m
    £24–40

  3. Drive 221 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Manchestercar car 221 mi
    4h 6m
    £54–78

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 22m
    £57–253

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 38m
    £46–116

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    6h 46m
    £36–68

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    4h 42m
    £54–165

  8. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 37m
    £69–161

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 30m
    £113–275

Gatwick to Manchester by train and subway

Calendar312Weekly Services
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Gatwick, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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