Find coaches from Gatwick to Manchester

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Next departures from Gatwick to Manchester on 3 November
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
National Express
    		Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
    		495 Oldham RdNo tags
    National Express
      		Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
      		16 BroadwayNo tags
      National Express
        		Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
        		495 Oldham RdNo tags
        National Express
          		Gatwick Airport (LGW) South Terminal
          		16 BroadwayNo tags
          National Express
            		Gatwick Airport (LGW) North Terminal
            		495 Oldham RdNo tags

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            We recommend carpooling

            Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            2carpool per day
            3h 50mAverage duration
            183 milesDistance
            12kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average price£44 - £83Average duration9h 50m
            7kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            		Average price£17 - £39Average duration3h 50m
            12kg CO₂e

            Bus Gatwick to Manchester: Trip Overview

            Average ticket price£64
            Average bus trip duration9h 50m
            Number of daily buses16
            Earliest bus departure05:40
            Distance183 miles
            Latest bus departure21:45

            Gatwick to Manchester Bus

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            Frequently asked questions on the trip Gatwick - Manchester

            1. What's the distance between Gatwick and Manchester by coach?

              The journey from Gatwick to Manchester by coach covers an approximate distance of 182 miles (294 km).

            2. What is the best way to go from Gatwick to Manchester without a car?

              You can reach Manchester from Gatwick by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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            Bus Travel Tips

            Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Gatwick and Manchester!

            Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Gatwick to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

            Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Gatwick to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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            The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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