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How to Travel from

Manchester to Gatwick Airport

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$253.16
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,202.49

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$367.08
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$506.31–$1,518.93

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$291.13–$1,202.49

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$303.79–$1,518.93

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$233.43

Aurigny

Website:
aurigny.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$405.05

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Centenary
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$22.78
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Farringdon to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$40.50

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$341.76

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

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 $34.78 - $50 and takes 6h 51m.

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 52m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gatwick Airport?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gatwick Airport. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Gatwick Airport South Terminal via Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

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 52m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gatwick Airport?

The distance between Manchester and Gatwick Airport is 341 km. The road distance is 377.6 km.

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 52m and costs $97.83 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 52m and costs $97.83 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $50 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs $42.39 - $206.52 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick Airport bus arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick Airport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Centenary Way 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 378 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manchester to Gatwick Airport.

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

Book your Manchester to Gatwick Airport train tickets online with Omio.

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 676+ hotels available in Gatwick Airport. Prices start at $44.36 per night.
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