Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train

Wed, Sep 11
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
C60479
08:39AM4h10
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:49PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
3 transfers
Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
C31233
08:35AM3h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:55AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
C31225
08:15AM3h29
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:44AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
2 transfers
Cheapest
Avanti West Coast
C60548
08:41AM3h44
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:25PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
3 transfers

Train schedule from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11
Avanti West Coast
C31225
08:15AM3h29
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:44AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C31233
08:35AM3h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:55AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C60479
08:39AM4h10
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:49PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
3 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C60548
08:41AM3h44
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:25PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
3 transfers

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Fastest train times from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Showing times and prices for Sep 11

Fastest Journey

3 h 20 m

Average

3 h 40 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

294 km

It's difficult to get from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest
Avanti West Coast
C31233
08:35AM3h20
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:55AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C31225
08:15AM3h29
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
11:44AMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C60548
08:41AM3h44
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:25PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West Coast
C60479
08:39AM4h10
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
12:49PMGatwick Airport (GTW)
$3251One-way
3 transfers

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

distanceDistance182 miles (293 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 20 min
priceAverage train ticket price$172 (€146)
frequencyTrain frequency16 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesAvanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink

Trains from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) cover the 182 miles (293 km) long trip taking on average 3 h 20 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $172 (€146), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $73 (€62).

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

You can travel by train between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) with Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains and CrossCountry for as low as $72 (€61). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

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.

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

  • Average Duration: 4 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: $75

FAQs: Trains from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can start from as little as $73 (€62) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is $172 (€146); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Manchester and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is on average 3 h 20 min   for the 182 mile (293 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 6: 35 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) leaves at 8: 25 PM.
There are 16 trains a day from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
Take the Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry or Thameslink. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 8: 25 PM.
A trip to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) from Manchester is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 20 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) by train is February.
You have options as you can travel from Manchester to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 2 different ways: train or bus.

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