Travel facts
Currency: £ GBP.
Visas:
Generally tourists from Europe, USA and the Commonwealth do not require Visas for UK holidays. Check out: www.ukvisas.gov.uk
Getting there:
Flights into Manchester are serviced by busses to the centre (Picadilly)
Getting around:
Manchester , "Trams". Buy a Day saver Card which is also valid for Manchester buses.
For Tickets:www.gmpte.com
Tipping:
10-15% is normal in cabs and
restaurants (where a service
charge is usually included in your
bill).
Travelling to Manchester
| Flights Manchester Airport Flights into Manchester Airport are serviced by a direct train service which arrives at Manchester Piccadilly Station in central Manchester. The journey time is 20 minutes. From Manchester Piccadilly you can take a tram or bus to any Manchester destination. Train Manchester's mainline station Piccadilly, is very central. From here you can connect to the city's bus and tram network. To find out prices and timetables, visit National Rail. Car If bringing a car into Manchester, please be aware not many hotels have on-site parking and those that have do not offer free parking. Tram Metrolink is normally the quickest and easiest way of getting around Manchester. One Day Travel Cards, One-way and Return journey tickets can be purchased at all tram stations. For a map of all the tram stations click here Metroshuttle Manchester Metroshuttle is a quick and convenient way to travel around Manchester. Metroshuttle links all of the city centre railway stations, the main NCP car parks, and many bus and Metrolink tram stops. So whether you travel into the city to work, shop or for leisure use the FREE CITY CENTRE BUS to get around hopping on and off as often as you wish. For a map of all the bus stops and route numbers click here Taxi Unlike London, you cannot just `hail` a cab in Manchester. There are however, a number of taxi ranks throughout Manchester's main tourism areas and at the airport where you can get a taxi. |