By Air

Manchester Airport is located 16km (10 miles) south of the city centre and is the main airport in the region. Facilities include disabled access, car rental, currency exchange offices, ATMs, baby changing facilities, a large shopping complex and a wide choice of bars and restaurants. Passengers can also take advantage of a number of executive lounges, many of which offer Internet and fax facilities. Tourist Information Centres are located in Terminals 1 and 2, the two largest of the airport’s three terminals.

The airport has a dedicated transport interchange that is open 24 hours and links all trains, coaches and buses into one state of the art building from which moving walkways, lifts and escalators enable easy access to the airport terminals. Signposted off the M56 to the south of the city centre, Manchester Airport is easily reached by road and is well serviced by numerous public transport services. Taxis can be booked on arrival at the airport .

By Rail

The recently redeveloped Piccadilly Railway Station is Manchester’s main station and is located just a few minutes’ walk to the east of the city centre. Central Manchester is also served by stations at Victoria, Deansgate and Oxford Road. Virgin Trains operate numerous services to Manchester, including a fast service from London using the new tilting Pendolino trains capable of speeds of up to 125mph (200kph). First TransPennine Express and Northern Rail provide good coverage of destinations in the north of England. For all train information contact National Rail Enquiries.

By Road

Ringed by the M60, Manchester is easily accessible by road and is signposted from the M6 that runs north to south on the western side of the city, or via the M62 and M66 which run north on the eastern side of the city.

Coach services: National Express operates regular coach services connecting Manchester with various destinations in the UK, including Victoria Coach Station in London. The National Express terminal is close to the centre of the city on Chorlton Street, within easy walking distance of Piccadilly Gardens - the main terminus for local bus routes.