What is the cheapest way to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester is to tram which costs £2 - £3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £9 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Exchange Quay and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Trafford Road and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

Is there a direct train between Exchange Quay and Manchester?

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

How far is it from Exchange Quay to Manchester?

The distance between Exchange Quay and Manchester is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Exchange Quay to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester without a car is to tram which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester?

The tram from Exchange Quay to Piccadilly Gardens takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Exchange Quay to Manchester bus from?

Exchange Quay to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Trafford Road station.

Where do I catch the Exchange Quay to Manchester train from?

Exchange Quay to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Exchange Quay station.

Where does the Exchange Quay to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exchange Quay to Manchester train arrive?

Exchange Quay to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3430+ hotels available in Manchester.

Exchange Quay to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, taxi, and foot

There are 5 ways to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester by tram, bus, taxi, 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.

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Exchange Quay to Piccadilly GardensBlue Line
15 min
£2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trafford Road to Piccadilly GardensX50
22 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Exchange Quay to Manchester3 mi
7 min
£9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Exchange Quay to Manchester2.5 mi
48 min
Bus via Manchester Central Convention Complex
1. Take the bus from Merchants Quay to Manchester Central Convention ComplexT1
36 min

Exchange Quay to Manchester by tram

1912Weekly Trams

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Exchange Quay, England and Manchester, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Exchange Quay to Piccadilly Gardens every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Trafford Road to Piccadilly Gardens every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 17 min.

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