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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Stations

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33

train journeys
per day

183

miles (294 kms)

3hrs 28 mins

fastest journey

04:41 / 00:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Stations , 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 Stations is approximately 183 miles (294 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 54 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 28 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Stations

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    04:41
    4 hrs 4 mins2 changes
    08:45
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:13
    3 hrs 31 mins2 changes
    09:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:28
    3 hrs 51 mins2 changes
    10:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    10:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:40
    3 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    11:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    11:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:40
    3 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    12:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    12:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:40
    3 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    13:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    13:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:40
    3 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    14:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    14:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:40
    3 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    15:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    15:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:40
    3 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    16:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    16:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:40
    3 hrs 43 mins2 changes
    17:23
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:49
    4 hrs 16 mins2 changes
    18:05
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:40
    3 hrs 39 mins2 changes
    18:19
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:16
    3 hrs 28 mins2 changes
    18:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Gatwick Airport to Manchester Piccadilly

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
AddressGatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed byGX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
AddressManchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Stations 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 28 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Manchester Stations 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 Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

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

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

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