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Trains from Salford Central (SFD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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31

train journeys
per day

183

miles (295 kms)

4hrs 11 mins

fastest journey

05:46 / 23:52

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 6 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Salford Central (SFD) to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Salford Central and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Salford Central to Gatwick Airport is approximately 183 miles (295 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 43 mins.

South Western Railway, Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Southern, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Salford Central and Gatwick Airport.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Salford Central to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 11 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Salford Central to Gatwick Airport

Journeys from Salford Central to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 23rd Sep
    05:46
    4 hrs 22 mins5 changes
    10:08
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:32
    4 hrs 24 mins5 changes
    10:56
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    06:46
    4 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    11:04
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:30
    4 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    11:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    07:46
    4 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    12:04
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:30
    4 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    12:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    08:47
    4 hrs 27 mins4 changes
    13:14
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:30
    4 hrs 26 mins5 changes
    13:56
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    09:46
    4 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    14:04
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:30
    4 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    14:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    10:47
    4 hrs 17 mins4 changes
    15:04
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:35
    4 hrs 20 mins5 changes
    15:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    11:47
    4 hrs 17 mins4 changes
    16:04
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:30
    4 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    16:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    12:47
    4 hrs 17 mins4 changes
    17:04
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:30
    4 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    17:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    13:46
    4 hrs 22 mins5 changes
    18:08
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:30
    4 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    18:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    14:46
    4 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    19:04
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 23rd Sep
    15:30
    4 hrs 25 mins5 changes
    19:55
    Salford Central
    Gatwick Airport
    Salford Central to Gatwick Airport

About Salford Central Station

Station name Salford Central (SFD)
AddressSalford Central station, New Bailey Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M3 5ET
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 06:25 - 19:35
Tuesday 06:25 - 19:35
Wednesday 06:25 - 19:35
Thursday 06:25 - 19:35
Friday 06:25 - 19:35
Saturday 06:25 - 19:35
Sunday Closed
Ticket on DepartureUnavailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Salford Central and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Salford Central and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 11 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Salford Central and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:46, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:52.

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Amenities on trains between Salford Central 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 Salford Central & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

South Western Railway, Thameslink, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Southern, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Salford Central and Gatwick Airport.

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