Trains from Manchester Victoria Station
to Gatwick Airport
From £46.30
Manchester Victoria Station to Gatwick Airportby train on average takes 4 hrs 57 mins
Manchester Victoria Station to Gatwick Airport one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £46.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Victoria Station at 05:40
- Last train leaves Manchester Victoria Station at 20:11
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Manchester Victoria to Gatwick Airport train times
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Manchester Victoria Station facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
There are no designated waiting rooms, but the station concourse and platforms are fully canopied
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TrolleysNo
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Station BuffetYes
There is a large cafe with seating plus a number of smaller cafes and coffee / news outlets on the main concourse area.
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ToiletsYes
Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
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Accessible toiletsNo
April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
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Baby ChangeYes
Inside the accessible toilet
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
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Rail replacement locations
Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
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Accessible toiletsNo
April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 -
Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
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Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
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Information Services Open
Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsNo
Meeting point to the left of the barriers from the concourse, there is also a customer service office next to this area.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces38
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ShelteredNo
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CctvYes
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Location
Next to lifts by platform 3
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Annotation
38 cycle stands on platform and approach
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TypeStands
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
Customer Service Office at the end of the barriers, Meeting point in front of the customer service office branded for passenger assistance
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accepts Cash & Cards
Located near the ticket office.
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible toiletsNo
April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
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Step Free Access
- 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
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Gatwick Airport facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeNo
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Oystercard TopupYes
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Oyster Comments
Oyster top-up is only available from the self-service ticket machine.
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorYes
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Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Southern or Thameslink 'Key' smartcards, please visit their websites.
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Penalty Fares
Url: https://www.gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/on-board/penalty-faresSNTLGX
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Luggage
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Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
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Contact Details
Available in the airport terminal. Visit the London Gatwick Airport website for more information.
Url: https://www.gatwickairport.com/premium-services/luggage-storage.html -
AvailableYes
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting RoomYes
Heated waiting areas are available on platforms
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TrolleysYes
Luggage trolleys are available in the airport terminal. However, these are not available or allowed on the station platforms.
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Station BuffetYes
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ToiletsYes
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Gatwick Express website.
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Post BoxYes
Located in the Airport Terminal
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Atm MachineYes
Located outside the station as well as on concourse
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Bureau De ChangeYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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ShopsYes
Available in the airport terminal.
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Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/763iUfPbBQb9TyeeS2Wza2/881e3d65df09a37dd2852ad3674d6135/2023-09_CI_GX_RRB_GTW_DR.pdf
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Platforms 1 and 2 and within the airport terminal.
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
If you have lost something at our station or onboard our trains, please visit our website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some of our trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below) or other operators services will call at Gatwick Airport. You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
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Contact Details0345 850 1530
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameGatwick Express Lost Property
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point -
Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Detailshttps://www.gatwickairport.com/parking.html
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Operator NameGatwick Airport
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NameAirport Car Park
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
Blue Badge parking spaces are available at Gatwick Airport.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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Accessibility
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Helpline
For help with planning your journey or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline to discuss your requirements on:
- Phone - 0800 138 1016
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff Help Available
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station. Station staff are usually available at the times listed. On-train staff are also available to assist you on and off some services.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopNo
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
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Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The assistance meeting point is at the assistance desk on the main concourse.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Assistance is available within the station, and from the station to the airport. More effective help can be given if you call 48 hours in advance. Please contact the Gatwick Express assisted travel team for further information.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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