Getting Around Manchester
Find the best way to access the city from anywhere.
Manchester Airport information
Manchester Airport (MAN)
As the United Kingdom's third busiest airport, Manchester Airport handles over 20 million passengers annually. Direct flights are available to around 200 destinations worldwide, including scheduled non-stop flights to major cities in the US.
Very popular with business and leisure travelers alike, this modern airport offers a great range of duty-free shops, bars, restaurants, executive lounges, and business facilities. Additionally, the airport has a dedicated railway station that offers 10-minute express service to Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station, located eight miles away.
As the United Kingdom's third busiest airport, Manchester Airport handles over 20 million passengers annually. Direct flights are available to around 200 destinations worldwide, including scheduled non-stop flights to major cities in the US.
Very popular with business and leisure travelers alike, this modern airport offers a great range of duty-free shops, bars, restaurants, executive lounges, and business facilities. Additionally, the airport has a dedicated railway station that offers 10-minute express service to Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station, located eight miles away.
Manchester Train information
Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station
Manchester Piccadilly is the city's principal railway station, serving as the northern terminus for Virgin Train's flagship route between Manchester and London. It also provides direct services to many other major UK cities, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Norwich.
Manchester Piccadilly is the city's principal railway station, serving as the northern terminus for Virgin Train's flagship route between Manchester and London. It also provides direct services to many other major UK cities, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Cardiff, and Norwich.
Manchester : Getting Around the City
Metrolink
Metrolink trams run between Manchester Piccadilly and the city center. Metrolink tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines on the platforms. Fares vary based on type and distance travelled.
Manchester Buses
Several commercial bus operators serve the greater Manchester area. Every bus station provides a list of the services using the station, and timetables can be obtained from local Travelshops, by mail from GMPTE or by phone.
Metroshuttle
Metroshuttle is a free bus service operating in the city center. Offering three circular routes (orange, green and purple), the service takes guests to car parking areas, bus stations, and tram stops around the city's top attractions.
Rental Cars
Manchester Airport has partnered with Europcar to offer rental services to passengers. Rental counters can be found at all three terminals.
Taxis
Hackney Cabs, or taxis, are also available outside all three terminals of Manchester International Airport. Traditional black cabs can accommodate up to five adults.
Fares are shown on the meter inside the taxi, and it's customary to tip about 10 percent of the fare for a satisfactory ride. The friendly drivers have great local knowledge, so guests should feel free to ask their advice on what Manchester has to offer.
Walkable City
On foot Manchester is easily explored on foot, with a city centre that you can navigate within 20 minutes. All of the centre hotels, attractions and transport hubs. The city’s attractions, bars, restaurants and over 15,000 hotel bedrooms are within easy reach within this zone.
Metrolink trams run between Manchester Piccadilly and the city center. Metrolink tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines on the platforms. Fares vary based on type and distance travelled.
Manchester Buses
Several commercial bus operators serve the greater Manchester area. Every bus station provides a list of the services using the station, and timetables can be obtained from local Travelshops, by mail from GMPTE or by phone.
Metroshuttle
Metroshuttle is a free bus service operating in the city center. Offering three circular routes (orange, green and purple), the service takes guests to car parking areas, bus stations, and tram stops around the city's top attractions.
Rental Cars
Manchester Airport has partnered with Europcar to offer rental services to passengers. Rental counters can be found at all three terminals.
Taxis
Hackney Cabs, or taxis, are also available outside all three terminals of Manchester International Airport. Traditional black cabs can accommodate up to five adults.
Fares are shown on the meter inside the taxi, and it's customary to tip about 10 percent of the fare for a satisfactory ride. The friendly drivers have great local knowledge, so guests should feel free to ask their advice on what Manchester has to offer.
Walkable City
On foot Manchester is easily explored on foot, with a city centre that you can navigate within 20 minutes. All of the centre hotels, attractions and transport hubs. The city’s attractions, bars, restaurants and over 15,000 hotel bedrooms are within easy reach within this zone.
