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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Irlam (IRL)

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28

train journeys
per day

184

miles (297 kms)

4hrs 24 mins

fastest journey

03:46 / 00:43

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Irlam (IRL)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Irlam , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Irlam is approximately 184 miles (297 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 12 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Irlam.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Irlam. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 24 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Irlam Today

  • Mon 6th May
    03:46
    6 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    04:41
    5 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    10:04
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    05:50
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    10:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    06:46
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    11:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    11:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    07:56
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    12:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    08:46
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    13:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    08:49
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    13:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    08:56
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    13:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    09:46
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    14:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    09:49
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    14:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    09:56
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    14:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    10:56
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    15:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    11:19
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    16:33
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    11:49
    5 hrs 14 mins 3 changes
    17:03
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    12:46
    4 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    17:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    12:49
    4 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    17:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    12:56
    4 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    17:20
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    13:49
    4 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    18:36
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam
  • Mon 6th May
    14:56
    4 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    19:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Irlam
    Gatwick Airport to Irlam

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Irlam Station

Station name Irlam (IRL)
Address Irlam station, Station Road, Irlam, Greater Manchester, M44 5AB
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Irlam

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Irlam by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 24 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Irlam vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 03:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:43.

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Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Irlam can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Irlam. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Irlam.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gatwick Airport and Irlam, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.