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How to get fromManchester to Gatwick Airportby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    2h 56m
    £76–123

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus bus Uk980
    6h 25m
    £28–45

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    4h 54m
    £48–71

  4. Drive  222.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airportcar car 222.2 mi
    4h 7m
    £56–81

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Coach Stationbus bus
    3h 31m
    £64–267

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
    5h 55m
    £36–61

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane MAN - LGW
    4h 32m
    £58–206

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    4h 57m
    £79–201

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    5h 42m
    £217–390

Manchester to Gatwick Airport by train and subway

Calendar319Weekly Services
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 54m.

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