Travel Guides
To get to Greater Manchester by car, take the M6 motorway if coming from the south or the north and then follow signs for Greater Manchester. From the east, take the M62 and then follow signs for the city. From the west, take the M56 and then follow signs for Greater Manchester.
If travelling by rail, there are several stations in Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, and Stockport. Trains run regularly from most major cities and towns in the UK.
If travelling from nearby landmarks, the city is easily accessible from Liverpool via the M62, from Leeds via the M62, and from Sheffield via the A628. From London, take the M1 and then the M6 to reach Greater Manchester.
The closest airport to Greater Manchester is Manchester Airport, which is located about 8 miles south-west of the city center. From the airport, you can take a taxi, bus or train to reach your destination in Greater Manchester. The Manchester Metrolink tram service also connects the airport to various parts of Greater Manchester. Depending on your final destination, the journey time can range from 30 minutes to up to an hour.