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Visiting Manchester

Manchester is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Manchester?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Manchester then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Manchester!

FAQs About Manchester

How Do I Get To Manchester?

From London to Manchester:

  • By car: Take the M1 and M6 motorways for approximately 4 hours.
  • By train: Take a direct train from London Euston station to Manchester Piccadilly station for approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes.

From Liverpool to Manchester:

  • By car: Take the M62 motorway for approximately 45 minutes.
  • By train: Take a direct train from Liverpool Lime Street station to Manchester Piccadilly station for approximately 45 minutes.

From Leeds to Manchester:

  • By car: Take the M62 motorway for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • By train: Take a direct train from Leeds station to Manchester Piccadilly station for approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.

From Manchester Airport to Manchester:

  • By car: Take the M56 motorway for approximately 20 minutes.
  • By train: Take a direct train from Manchester Airport station to Manchester Piccadilly station for approximately 20 minutes.

What's The Nearest Airport To Manchester?

The closest airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport, which is located about 8 miles south-west of the city centre. To get to the city centre, you can take the train from the airport, which takes around 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or a bus, which will take around 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Another option is to rent a car at the airport and drive to your destination.

Where Is Manchester?