Ten Top Transport Tips
Our helpful hints should you need them.
1. Everything in the city centre is within walking distance - it just depends how much time and energy you have got.
2. Trams tend to be quicker than buses.
3. Always buy a ticket for the trams as there are regular inspections.
4. Trams shut before closing so they won't be around for your trip back to your bed!
5. Taxis can be expensive with heavy traffic.
6. At the end of your night out use manned taxi ranks - there will be a queue but it's quicker.
7. Always check fares in taxis before you go anywhere to avoid high fees and unlicenced taxis.
8. Why use pay buses when there is a free shuttle bus service.
9. Check out transport info for your planned visits so you're well in the know.
10. Check our website before you come for news on any disruption.
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Metrolink Trams:-
By far the most popular form of city centre transport in Manchester is the Metrolink tram system. Over 19 million people a year travel on its ever growing network (37 stations and counting) and a staggering £1 billion is being invested and spent as we speak improving existing track, building new trams and extending the network to new locations like MediaCity where the BBC plans to move to in Salford. Quick and easy and with station stops near all bars, clubs and hotels, Stag and Hen Manchester recommend this is the best form of transport for moving around the town centre if you want to cut down on walking. During the day a tram runs every 6 minutes and later on it stretches only to every 12 minutes and most day return tickets will set you back as little as £1.20 in the central zone (regular ticket inspections to occur so a ticket is a must!). Don't however expect a tram ride back to the hotel though as the last service from most stations tends to be around 10.30pm. To purchase tickets all you need do is use the self service ticket machines that are present at every tram stop either in the station or on the platform. Stag and Hen Manchester would advise having some change available as it will make life easier when purchasing tickets however they are extremely easy to use no matter how you pay. Some important Tram stations to be aware of include:- Victoria:- for Urbis, The Triangle and the Northern half of Deansgate.
Shudehill:- for The Printworks, Manchester Arndale and parts of the Northern Quarter.
Market Street:- for the main shopping area, including parts of Manchester Arndale.
Piccadilly Gardens and Mosley Street:- for Coach Interchange from Chorlton Street Coach Station, Chinatown, The Gay Village, Manchester Art Gallery, Cube Gallery and parts of the Northern Quarter.
Piccadilly:- for Rail Interchange and Metroshuttle and Oxford Road Link buses. Manchester Apollo is a 10 minute walk from here.
Deansgate Castlefield:- for Deansgate Locks, Rail Interchange from Deansgate Station, the southern half of Deansgate and the beautiful canalside area of Castlefield.
Stretford:- for the Metrolink shuttle bus to the Trafford Centre
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