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Trains from Manchester Stations to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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48

train journeys
per day

183

miles (294 kms)

3hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

00:53 / 02:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 48 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 48 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Gatwick Airport is approximately 183 miles (294 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 50 mins.

Gatwick Express, First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Gatwick Airport.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    00:53
    7 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:05
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:49
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:55
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:25
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:15
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    09:49
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:00
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:55
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    10:25
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:15
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:49
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    10:56
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:55
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    11:25
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:15
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    11:55
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:55
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:35
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    12:55
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:55
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    13:25
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:15
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:35
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    13:56
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:55
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    14:25
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:15
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:35
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    14:55
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly to Gatwick Airport

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Stations and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 48 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:53, and the last train of the day leaves at 02:17.

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

Amenities on trains between Manchester Stations and Gatwick 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 Manchester Stations & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 48 possible journeys which require a change.

Gatwick Express, First TransPennine Express, Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Gatwick Airport.

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