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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 18 Jul

Cheapest price

£88

Average price

£97

Fastest journey

3 h 28 m

Average duration

3 h 44 m

Trains per day

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester will cost around £97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.

Fast trains

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

Y36049+

Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09638

08:193h46

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£881One-way

2 changes

Y36841+

Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09722

08:163h28

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

11:44Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£941One-way

2 changes

Y30414_Y30046+ Tube

Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09640

08:223h57

Gatwick Airport (GTW)

12:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

£1101One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £63.

Distance: 293 km

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£102 Average Price	£29 Average Price Cheapest
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

London Gatwick Airport to Manchester train times

Showing trains for today, Thursday 17 July

Last updated at 07:05

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Y36841+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W09722	On time 07:16 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	3h28	10:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 changes
Y36049+Tube from London Bridge to London Euston+W09638	On time 07:19 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	3h46	11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 changes
Y30414_Y30046+Tube from London Victoria to London Euston+W09640	On time 07:22 Gatwick Airport (GTW)	3h57	11:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	2 changes
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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester

United Kingdom

Trains from London Gatwick Airport to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

Distance

293 km

Average train duration

4h 7m

Cheapest ticket price

£63

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 23m

First train

05:13

Last train

21:13

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £12

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 £56. 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: £56

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.

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: £84
Thameslink frequency: 17 a day

FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Manchester train

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

Cheap train tickets from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester can start from as little as £51 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester is £99; 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 21: 13.

There are 4 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 between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 13.

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 to travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester by train is November.

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

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in London Gatwick Airport and Manchester

London

Manchester

Manchester Victoria Parking

Amenities at train station

Parking

Dining

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

information

Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15

Parking

Car Park: No

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
Accessible toilets: Yes
Ramp for train access: Yes
Wheelchairs available: Yes
Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No

Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
Baby changing facilities: No

Bike Parking

Storage sheltered: No
Storage location: on platform and approach
Storage CCTV: Yes

Public transport options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.

Manchester Piccadilly Wifi