There
are direct flights from Gatwick operated to Manchester and Newcastle,
otherwise rail and coach services are the predominant public transport
avenues to the north of England.
National Express coaches run direct services to most major towns and
cities in Northern England. From Gatwick there are direct services
to Sheffield and Leeds, otherwise most destinations are indirect connecting
with London Victoria coach services.
By rail its a complicated process normally with an awkward connection
in Central London involving a cross London journey between rail stations.
There are alternatives on some journeys that by-pass London.
|
Example
Gatwick
services |
Coach |
Rail |
| Manchester |
7
hrs 30 mins
Indirect Around 1-2 Per Hour
|
3
hrs 30 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes |
| Liverpool |
7
hrs 30 mins
Indirect Around 1-2 Per Hour |
3
hrs 45 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes |
| Sheffield |
5
hrs 45 Mins
Around Every 2-3 Hours |
3
hrs 45 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes |
| Leeds |
7
hrs
Around Every 2-3 Hours |
3
hrs 45 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes |
| Newcastle |
9
hrs 30 mins
Indirect 3-4 Each Day |
4
hrs 15 mins
Around Every 30 Minutes |