travel
Manchester is well connected whether you're getting here by plane, train or by road.
After touching down at the airport you can be on a train to Manchester city centre, or maybe the hills or even off on the start of a UK tour in no time at all.
getting here
The importance of a fully integrated and modern 21st century transport system to a growing conurbation cannot be underestimated. Click here to find out why.
Air: Around 100 airlines fly into Manchester Airport from over 200 destinations around the world - visit Manchester Airport's website to find out more about flights to Manchester or click on one of our airline partners below (links open in a new window) to search for budget rates into Manchester:
From the airport trains to the city centre run every 15 minutes into Piccadilly train station; the average journey time is 20 minutes. Alternatively you can jump into a taxi to the city centre which costs less than £20.
Train: Most major cities in the UK have direct train services into Manchester. Virgin Trains now run a fleet of high speed trains which sees journey times between Manchester and London of just over two hours. For information on tickets and timetables visit National Rail Enquires
Road: Manchester's ring road connects Manchester to motorways north, south, east and west. Visit Multimap to find out how to get here from where you are. For information on car parks in Manchester visit NCP
getting around
Train: visit National Rail Enquiries to find out ticket and timetable information for trains in the Manchester region or visit Greater Manchester's transport site where you can find information on all forms of transport.
Tram: Manchester's tram system, Metrolink runs through the city centre connecting major railway stations and tourist attractions. Visit Metrolink for more information.
Bus: GMPTE shows information on bus services in Greater Manchester.
Free city centre bus: Manchester has a free bus service operating three routes - green, orange and purple - around the city centre. Metroshuttle operates from 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday and 10am-6pm on Sundays approximately every 10 minutes taking visitors from car parks, stations and tram stops around the city centre's main attractions. For further information visit www.gmpte.com or click here for a map.
Taxi: Black cabs operate in the city centre and can be booked by calling Mantax on +44 (0)161 230 3333