2-3 April 2025
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Whether you are arriving by plane, train or automobile getting to Manchester Central couldn't be easier thanks to its convenient location. Find your best route below.
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Whether you are arriving by plane, train or automobile getting to Manchester Central couldn't be easier thanks to its convenient location. Find your best route below.
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Manchester Central
Petersfield
Manchester
M2 3GX
Wednesday 2 April 2025
9:30 - 17:30
Thursday 3 April 2025
9:30 - 17:30
Manchester Airport is a major international hub just nine miles (14.5km) from the city centre. It serves more than 200 destinations worldwide including direct routes to nine US cities. From the airport, the city is approximately 25 minutes away by taxi or just 20 minutes via the half-hourly express rail service (tickets £3.00-£4.00).
Manchester's extensive multi-modal public transport network makes it easy to travel in and around Greater Manchester. Find out more at www.tfgm.com or phone Traveline on +44 (0)871 200 22 33. You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Interchange.
It takes a little over two hours to reach Manchester from London and Manchester also has direct connections to most major UK cities. Services arrive at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre. Manchester Central is a 20-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station - just 5-10 minutes from Manchester Central on foot.
Nearest Rail Station: Deansgate (5 min walk)
Metrolink is a convenient tram network serving Manchester city centre and further afield. Metrolink runs every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don’t need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next Metrolink will be along shortly. Metrolink operates through both Piccadilly and Victoria stations. Manchester Central's nearest Metrolink stop is Deansgate-Castlefield on lines A, B, C & E. From there, we're just a few minutes on foot, right behind the Midland Hotel.
Manchester Central has a dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue for pick-ups and drop-offs. Black cab taxis are readily available at Manchester Airport and both Piccadilly and Victoria train stations.
Explore optimal transportation options with Trainline Business for seamless connectivity to Manchester Piccadilly through various train routes across the UK.
Manchester is at the heart of a comprehensive motorway network. Manchester's M60 orbital motorway provides easy access from north, south, east and west.
For parking, Manchester Central's on-site NCP car park is open 24 hours and the most convenient option. If using a satellite navigation system - please follow the postcode M2 3GX. Please note this car park is not owned by Manchester Central and while staff do patrol the car park periodically, we would advise that you do not leave any valuables in your car on show.
M6 (from south – Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham)
Leave the M6 at junction 19, just after Knutsford Services. Follow the A556 towards Altrincham and pick up the M56 towards Manchester Airport. Follow the motorway onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M6 (from north – Preston, Blackpool, Carlisle)
Leave the M6 at junction 21a for the M62 towards Manchester. At junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from west – Liverpool)
At M62 junction 12, join the M602 and continue to the end of the motorway (Regent Road Roundabout, Salford). Follow signs to the city centre along Regent Road, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M62 (from east – Leeds, Yorkshire)
At M62 junction 18, join the M60 west-bound. Take junction 17 onto the A56 (Bury New Road) and follow signs to the city centre, and then to Manchester Central, Petersfield.
M56 (from west – North Wales, Chester, Ellesmere Port)
Follow the M56 past Manchester Airport. Continue onto the A5103 (Princess Parkway), then follow signs for Manchester Central, Petersfield.