Taxi Alternative Gatwick to Manchester

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Door-to-door convenience

Enjoy a smooth journey in a premium car with direct pick-up and drop-off. Skip queues, transfers, and the hassle of multiple transfers.

Your schedule, your pace

Depart when it suits you: no need to work around train, flight, or rental car times. Plus, free cancellation up until 1 hour before your ride.

Stay productive or relax

With Wi-Fi available in most cars, you can catch up on work, stream your favorite shows, or unwind in comfort while our chauffeur takes care of the road.

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Transfer to England’s second city

Airport transfers between London Gatwick Airport and Manchester are seamless with Blacklane. Whether you’re landing or taking off, trust Blacklane to get you to and from the airport with style and efficiency. Catch up on emails or just relax in the backseat—our crew of professional, local chauffeurs will collect you directly from Arrivals and transport you to your destination in Manchester. Booking Blacklane’s premium taxi alternative means that you won’t need to contend with busy platforms, strikes, or train transfers, just direct airport-to-door travel so you can spend more time enjoying England’s second city, Manchester. If Manchester isn’t your final destination, we also provide intercity long distance rides from Manchester to [London](https://www.blacklane.com/en/long-distance-london-manchester/], Leeds and Liverpool.

Stress‑free from start to finish

Skip airports, train stations, and rental car counters. With our long-distance chauffeur service, there are no crowds, queues, or transfers: just a private journey from one city to the next. Travel in a top‑class vehicle driven by a professional chauffeur, knowing that every ride is carbon‑neutral through verified offset programs. Wherever you’re headed, you’ll enjoy comfort and peace of mind - arriving refreshed, on time, and ready for whatever’s next.

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Discover the best of Manchester

Whether you’re into sport, history, food or nightlife; there is something for everyone in Manchester. Home to two of the most famous football clubs in the world—Manchester United and Manchester City—a visit to Old Trafford is a bucket list item for any football fan. Manchester was once dominated by its textile industry, the remnants of which can be observed by exploring its 18th-century canal system. It’s also home to MediaCity UK, where some countries biggest media companies (BBC, ITV Studios, Warner Bros, etc) are based. Our Blacklane chauffeurs will transfer you directly from Gatwick Airport to directly into central Manchester, so you can spend more time in this great British city. We also offer routes from London Heathrow and London Stansted. Travel from Gatwick to other locations in England, such as:

Frequently Asked Questions

Which airlines fly from Manchester to Gatwick?

The only airlines that fly between Manchester and Gatwick are Ryanair and Easyjet. However, the flight is not direct, and will involve a change in the Isle of Mann, Belfast or even Amsterdam. It would be more economical and time effective to book an airport transfer to drive you from Gatwick to your destination in Manchester.

How to get from Manchester to Gatwick Airport?

The best way to travel from Manchester to Gatwick Airport is by car, which takes around 4 hours 20 minutes. Traveling by train is also possible, but there are no direct trains. The fastest way to travel between Manchester and Gatwick is to take the Southern towards Portsmouth Harbour and change to the Victoria Line at Victoria Station in London. You will need to ride the Underground to Euston, where you will be able to change for a train to Manchester Piccadilly. If there are no disruptions, you will get from Gatwick to Manchester in 3 hours.

How far is Manchester from Gatwick Airport?

Manchester is approximately 233.3 miles (375.5 kilometers) from Gatwick Airport.

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