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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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33

train journeys
per day

176

miles (284 kms)

3hrs 39 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 00:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport is approximately 176 miles (284 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 54 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 39 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:41
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    08:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:13
    3 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:28
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    10:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    11:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    12:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    12:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    13:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    13:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    14:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    14:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    15:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    16:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    16:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    17:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:16
    3 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:40
    3 hrs 45 mins 3 changes
    18:25
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:16
    3 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    18:53
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Airport
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Airport

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 Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 39 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:41, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:41.

First class tickets on trains between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport 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 & Manchester Airport. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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