Manchester Getting there & around

Getting around

Public transport

The excellent public transport system can be used with a variety of Day saver tickets (bus £3.50, bus & train £4.50, bus & Metrolink £5, train & Metrolink £5.50, bus, train & Metrolink £7). For inquiries about local transport, including night buses, contact Travelshop (228 7811; www.gmpte.com; 9 Portland St, Piccadilly Gardens; 8am-8pm).

Metrolink

There are frequent Metrolink (205 2000; www.metrolink.co.uk) trams between Victoria and Piccadilly train stations and G-Mex (for Castlefield) as well as further afield to Salford Quays. Buy your tickets from the platform machine.

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Bus & tram

Bus

Centreline bus 4 provides a free service around the heart of Manchester every 10 minutes. Pick up a route map from the tourist office. Most local buses start from Piccadilly Gardens.

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Train

Castlefield is served by Deansgate station with rail links to Piccadilly, Oxford Rd and Salford stations.

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