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How to Travel from

Manchester to Gatwick

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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:
$43.04–$227.84
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,139.20

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$354.42
Plane from Liverpool to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$341.76

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$468.34–$1,518.93

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$354.42
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,202.49

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$1,518.93

Luxair

Website:
luxair.lu/
Plane from Ringway Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$151.89–$632.89

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–$379.73

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–$21.52
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$34.18
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Oxford Bus Company

Phone:
+44 1865 785400
Website:
oxfordbus.co.uk/
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.44–$7.59

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:
$94.93–$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–$20.25
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
29 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$20.25

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:
$21.52–$30.38

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from London Bridge to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$39.24

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Milton
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Gatwick
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.11–$40.50

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:
$13.92–$36.71

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:
$8.86–$12.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick is to bus which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h and costs $97.83 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gatwick Airport North Terminal via Euston station, London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct flight between Manchester and Gatwick?

There are no direct flights between Manchester and Gatwick. The fastest has 1 change and takes 3h 20m and costs $36.96 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Manchester to Gatwick?

The distance between Manchester and Gatwick is 342 km. The road distance is 368.8 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Gatwick without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $97.83 - $250 .

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Manchester to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gatwick bus from?

Manchester to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gatwick train from?

Manchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h and costs $97.83 - $250 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $47.83 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs $41.30 - $195.65 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick bus arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Centenary Way station.

Where does the Manchester to Gatwick train arrive?

Manchester to Gatwick train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Gatwick is 369 km. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Manchester to Gatwick.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Gatwick?

Book your Manchester to Gatwick bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 754+ hotels available in Gatwick. Prices start at $38.26 per night.
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