What is the cheapest way to get from Castlefield to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Castlefield to Manchester is to tram which costs £2 - £3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Castlefield to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Castlefield to Manchester is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs £6 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Castlefield and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Castle Quay and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Castlefield and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Deansgate-Castlefield and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Castlefield to Manchester?

The distance between Castlefield and Manchester is 3159 feet.

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

The best way to get from Castlefield to Manchester without a car is to tram which takes 6 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Piccadilly Gardens takes 6 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Castlefield to Manchester bus from?

Castlefield to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Castle Quay station.

Where do I catch the Castlefield to Manchester train from?

Castlefield to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Castlefield to Manchester?

The best way to get from Castlefield to Manchester is to line 255 bus which takes 7 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 6 min.

Where does the Castlefield to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Castlefield to Manchester train arrive?

Castlefield to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

How do I get a train ticket from Castlefield to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3430+ hotels available in Manchester.

Castlefield to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 255 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Castlefield to Manchester by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or train

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

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Piccadilly GardensBlue Line / ...
6 min
£2–3
Line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from Castle Quay to Piccadilly GardensX50 / ...
7 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Castlefield to Manchester1.6 mi
5 min
£6–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from Castlefield to Manchester1.1 mi
21 min
Train
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Manchester PiccadillyBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
6 min
£2–4

Castlefield to Manchester by tram

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Distance: 3,160 ft
Duration: 6 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Deansgate-Castlefield to Piccadilly Gardens every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Castle Quay to Piccadilly Gardens every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 7 min.

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