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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gatwick Airport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Manchester and Gatwick Airport is 213 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport, including transfers.

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

Manchester to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

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

Manchester to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick Airport train arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick Airport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airport?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Gatwick Airport is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airport.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gatwick Airport?

There are 18999+ hotels available in Gatwick Airport.

Manchester to Gatwick Airport - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
2h 53m
£80–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk980
6h 25m
£28–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
5h 54m
£37–75
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airportcar 222.2 mi
4h 7m
£54–78
Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
3h 39m
£67–259
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
6h 54m
£46–109
Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
4h 32m
£54–147
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 5m
£66–195
Fly Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4h 19m
£115–261

Manchester to Gatwick Airport by train and subway

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2h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 211.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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