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Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Cheapest

£108

Average

£108

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

G50533

08:163h28

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1081One-way

2 changes

Cheapest

G38769

08:323h47

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1081One-way

2 changes

Train timetableLondon Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 September

Avanti West Coast

G50533

08:163h28

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

2 changes

Avanti West Coast

G38769

08:323h47

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

2 changes

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Train times from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 12 Sept

Fastest Journey

3 h 28 m

Average

3 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

294 km

To travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.

Fastest

G50533

08:163h28

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1081One-way

2 changes

G38769

08:323h47

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1081One-way

2 changes

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Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Distance	182 miles
Average train duration	3 h 23 min
Average train ticket price	£110 (€124)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	No
Train providers	Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink

Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester cover the 182 miles long route taking on average 3 h 23 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £55, but the average price of train tickets is £110.

Train companies: Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains trains London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester

Virgin Trains, CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains trains will get you between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester from £55. 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.

Train information from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 18 min
Cheapest Price: £55

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Thameslink from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: £82
Thameslink frequency: 17 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester.

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester can start from as little as £55 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester is £110; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester train travel time is 3 h 23 min for the 182 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester leaves at 05: 13. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester leaves at 19: 43.

There are 25 trains a day from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Manchester. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester.

Take the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester train with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 43.

A trip to Manchester from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 for a train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester is November.

You have options as you can travel between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester 2 different ways: train or coach.