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Cheap train tickets and timesGatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) start from £55 with an average ticket price of £114.
£55
Cheapest Price
£114
Average Price
3 h
25 m
Fastest Journey
3 h
37 m
Average
10
Trains per day
294 km
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Overview: Train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
 Distance | 182 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 3 h 23 min |
 Average train ticket price | £148 (€167) |
 Train frequency | 50 a day |
 Direct train | No |
 Train companies | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink |
Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) cover the 182 miles long route taking on average 3 h 23 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Normally, there are 50 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £148, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £45.
Train providers: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains trains Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains trains will get you to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train information with Virgin Trains:
- Average Duration: 3 h 23 min
- Cheapest Price: £52
FAQs: Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
FAQs: Travel by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) can start from as little as £45 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is £148; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is 3 h 23 min to travel the 182 mile long route, with around there are 50 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 04: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) leaves at 21: 13.
There are 50 trains a day from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
When taking a train from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can count on Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink for the best way to get you to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Gatwick Airport (GTW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 13.
A trip to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from Gatwick Airport (GTW) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a train or coach.
Trains departing from Gatwick Airport
Distance from Gatwick Airport to city center
29.3 miles (47.2 km)
Ticket Office Hours
24/7
How to get to this station?
Bus lines: GH1, 17, 18
Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
Onward travel information: Available from airport.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
Train lines: Thameslink, Brighton Main Line, Gatwick Express, Redhill Line, Mainline East, Mainline West
Onward travel information: Available from airport.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: The upper level of the bus station
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached from the station by public transit in 5 minutes via the inter-terminal shuttle.Amenities at station
Wifi
Free Wi-Fi in the station.
ATM
Located outside the station as well as on concourse.
Taxi
Taxi: Taxis are located in the South Terminal bus Station, about 200 yards from station concourse through airport complex
Lockers
Provided by Excess Baggage Co located in the North Terminal, open daily from 06: 00 until 18: 00.
Dining
Costa Coffee | KFC | McDonald's
Car Rentals
Enterprise | Alamo | Hertz | SIXT | Europcar | Avis
Information Desk
Located inside the main terminal.
Accessibility
Escalators, elevators, induction loop, accessible ticket machines, impaired mobility set down, wheelchair ramp for train access, accessible toilets, accessible booking office.
Trains arriving to Manchester Piccadilly
Distance from Manchester Piccadilly to city center
0.5 miles (767 m)Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30How to get to this station?
Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached by public transit in about 30 minutes via the Northern and TransPennine Express trains.Amenities at station
Wifi
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
ATM
There are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Taxi
Lockers
Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08: 00 to 21: 00.
Dining
Burger King | Caffè Nero | Carluccio’s | Hotel Chocolat | Starbucks | The Pasty Shop | Costa Coffee | Pret a Manger | Upper Crust | McDonald's | & more
Car Rentals
Hertz | Europcar
Information Desk
Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Accessibility
There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
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