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Getting Around, Manchester Travel and Manchester Transport
(Manchester, England)



Manchester is easy to explore, with an excellent public transport system and good connections throughout the Manchester area. The city of Manchester has an efficient network of local trams, buses and trains. Travel in Manchester tends to be cheaper during off-peak times, after 09:30 on weekdays and all day during the weekends.

Renting a car is often the preferred method of transport for excursions from Manchester and it is relatively easy to travel around the Manchester area by car. There are a number of major roads and motorways situated on the outskirts of Manchester, which provide fast and convenient routes when travelling both to and from Manchester.

Manchester has a range of tickets to suit the needs of travellers in the Manchester area and the 'Day Saver' ticket is an ideal option, allowing a choice of Manchester bus, train and tram transport combinations.




Manchester Transport: Travel by Airports - Manchester, England
Manchester is home to the third largest airport in the United Kingdom and Manchester Airport (MAN) is Manchester Airport (MAN) is located just 16 km / 10 miles southwest of Manchester city centre. This important, busy airport deals with large numbers of passengers throughout the year and Manchester Airport has excellent airport facilities.

Manchester Airport (MAN) is conveniently situated halfway between London and Edinburgh and Manchester is also close to Birmingham and Leeds, all of which have large and busy airports.

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Manchester Transport: Manchester Car Rental / Car Hire - Manchester, England
The district of Manchester is served by a number of major roads and motorways. Road access to Manchester is excellent with more than half of the UK's motorway network passing nearby Manchester. The nearby M60 motorway is Manchester's main motorway, which allows easy access to the rest of Greater Manchester.

Although the traffic in and out of Manchester can be heavy during the busy commuting hours (07:30 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 18:00), driving in central Manchester is fairly easy. Many tourists and visitors staying in the Manchester area choose to rent cars and these are the best method of transport when travelling outside of the city, to explore the surrounding countryside and nearby towns. There are a number of large parking garages and off-street parking areas available in Manchester, although some roads are restricted to residents only and Manchester parking permits are required.

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Manchester Transport: Travel by Foot - Manchester, England
Manchester is well pedestrianized and one of the best ways to travel around Manchester is by foot. This is an excellent way to see some of Manchester's numerous tourist attractions, museums, galleries and landmarks. Finding your way around central Manchester is very straightforward and many of the city's major sights and attractions are within easy walking distance of each other.

Manchester Transport: Travel by Buses and Coaches - Manchester, England
The Manchester bus system covers Manchester city well and buses in the Manchester region are heavily used by both locals and tourists alike. Manchester buses offer a cheap way to travel in Manchester and the surrounding areas and coaches travel to many other towns, cities and areas nearby, including Bolton, Cheshire, Chester, Liverpool and also London. Bus passes are available for set periods and these can be particularly useful when travelling in Manchester. There are numerous bus stops throughout Manchester, with bus timetables and route information.

Manchester Transport: Travel by Metrolink - Manchester, England
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Manchester's impressive light railway / tram system in known as the Manchester Metrolink and allows fast travel in Manchester city centre and further afield. There are regular routes travelling to Manchester city centre from Altrincham, Bury and Eccles, the Manchester Metrolink is a popular way to travel in Manchester.

Manchester Transport: Travel by Trains - Manchester, England
Manchester has four main train stations in central Manchester, providing travel throughout the United Kingdom. Handling around 60,000 train passengers every year, Manchester's largest and most popular train stations is Piccadilly Train Station, in Manchester city centre, with regular trains travelling to cities include Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Norwich and York. Other train stations in Manchester include Victoria, Manchester Oxford Road and Deansgate train stations.

Manchester Transport: Travel by Taxis - Manchester, England
Taxi cabs in the city of Manchester are one of the most popular and convenient ways to travel around the Manchester area. They can be easily caught from the many taxi ranks in Manchester city centre, outside of Manchester's train station and at Manchester Airport. Taxis in Manchester are usually fairly inexpensive and in the more quiet districts of Manchester, taxis can be ordered by telephone and your hotel will be happy to recommend many reputable taxi firms. Additional taxi charges in Manchester are often made for luggage, travel late at night, extra passengers and travel on public holidays, so it may be worth clarifying any extra charges before starting your taxi journey.

Manchester Transport: Travel by Bicycle - Manchester, England
Bicycles are a popular way to travel around recreational areas of Manchester in particular, and much of Manchester is generally very flat, although there are some steep hills on the outskirts of Manchester. There are also numerous cycle trails and pathways throughout Manchester and towpaths along the canals, which are extremely picturesque. Manchester has a number of bicycle rental shops available in central Manchester.

 
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