Is there a direct bus between Ancoats and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thompson Street and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3 min.

Is there a direct train between Ancoats and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Islington and arriving at St Peter's Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Ancoats to Manchester?

The distance between Ancoats and Manchester is 2359 feet.

How do I travel from Ancoats to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Ancoats to Manchester without a car is to line 83 bus which takes 3 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ancoats to Manchester?

The line 83 bus from Thompson Street to Piccadilly Gardens takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ancoats to Manchester bus from?

Ancoats to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Thompson Street station.

Where do I catch the Ancoats to Manchester train from?

Ancoats to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from New Islington station.

Where does the Ancoats to Manchester bus arrive?

Ancoats to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Ancoats to Manchester train arrive?

Ancoats to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at St Peter's Square station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3644+ hotels available in Manchester.

Ancoats to Manchester - 3 ways to travel via line 83 bus, tram, and foot

There are 3 ways to get from Ancoats to Manchester by bus, tram, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 83 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Thompson Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 84 / ...
3 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from New Islington to St Peter's Squaretram Blue Line / ...
9 min
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ancoats to Manchesterwalk 2,920 ft
10 min

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Map of how to get from Ancoats to Manchester.

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Distance: 2,360 ft
Duration: 3 min

What companies run services between Ancoats, England and Manchester, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from Thompson Street to Piccadilly Gardens every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from New Islington to St Peter's Square every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 9 min.

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