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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 13
$66
Average ticket price on Sep 13
$87
Fastest journey on Sep 13
3 h 23 m
Average journey duration on Sep 13
3 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 13
9
Distance
293 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
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Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:20 AM4h08Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:28 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$661One-way2 transfers- W33102+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G263038:05 AM4h12Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:17 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$721One-way2 transfers - W33112+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C829888:20 AM4h08Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:28 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$771One-way2 transfers
- W33171+
G38894+C82994+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria9:30 AM4h28Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:58 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$901One-way3 transfers 
G01007+W33253+C82990+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria8:26 AM4h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:58 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$901One-way3 transfers
- W33287+C83006+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria1:35 PM3h23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:58 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$971One-way2 transfers
- W33237+C83002+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria12:35 PM3h23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:58 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1001One-way2 transfers
- W33030+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C8300412:55 PM3h33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)4:28 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$1001One-way2 transfers
- W33031+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C830081:55 PM3h33Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:28 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$971One-way2 transfers
- W33112+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C829888:20 AM4h08Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:28 PMGatwick Airport (GTW)$771One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $62 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, while a train costs an average of $170.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$170 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport costing on average $170 (€137).
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
You'll arrive about 1h 5m sooner (3h 3m by train vs 4h 8m by car). Tickets start at around $170 (€137) compared to roughly $99 (€80) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport trains for today, Saturday, September 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33660+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G27071 | Delayed 5:10 AM 6:10 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h20 | 8:34 AM 8:34 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33668+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82801 | Delayed 5:29 AM 6:30 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h25 | 9:01 AM 9:01 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33646+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26290 | Delayed 5:53 AM 6:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 9:27 AM 9:27 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
W33628+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+ W45730 | Delayed 6:14 AM 7:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 9:50 AM 9:50 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33397+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45719 | Delayed 7:14 AM 8:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 10:53 AM 10:53 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33648+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82821 | Delayed 7:34 AM 8:34 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h21 | 11:13 AM 11:13 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33763+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26302 | Delayed 7:54 AM 8:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 11:35 AM 11:35 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33594+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+C02721 | Delayed 8:13 AM 9:14 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 11:49 AM 11:49 AMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33765+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26308 | Delayed 8:54 AM 9:54 AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 12:34 PM 12:34 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33600+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+C02728 | Delayed 11:13 AM 12:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 2:53 PM 2:53 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33457+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82861 | Delayed 11:34 AM 12:34 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h21 | 3:21 PM 3:21 PMGatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33702+Tube from London Euston to London Bridge+W45723 | Delayed 12:13 PM 1:14 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 4:44 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33788+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82870 | Delayed 12:33 PM 1:34 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h21 | 4:55 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33447+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26330 | Delayed 12:53 PM 1:54 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 5:27 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 13 | |||||
| W33102+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26303 | 8:05 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h12 | 12:17 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33112+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82988 | 8:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h08 | 12:28 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33253+G01007+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C82990 | 8:26 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h32 | 12:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W33110+C82992+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 9:20 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h08 | 1:28 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33171+G38894+C82994+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 9:30 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h28 | 1:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 3 transfers | |
| W33237+C83002+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 12:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h23 | 3:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33030+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+C83004 | 12:55 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 4:28 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33287+C83006+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 1:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h23 | 4:58 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
| W33031+C83008+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria | 1:55 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h33 | 5:28 PM Gatwick Airport (GTW) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $81 (€66) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:04, the last at 16:54. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (293 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average train duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $81 (€66) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 4:04 AM |
Last train 4:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport trainsAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Gatwick Airport from $21 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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