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 8 min and costs £9 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Exchange Quay and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hagley Road and arriving at Dickinson Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 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 10 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 line 30 bus which takes 15 min and costs .

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

The line 30 bus from Hagley Road to Dickinson Street takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Exchange Quay to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Hagley 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 Dickinson Street 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 3480+ hotels available in Manchester.

Exchange Quay to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via line 30 bus, tram, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester by bus, tram, 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.

Line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Hagley Road to Dickinson Streetbus 30
15 min
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Exchange Quay to Piccadilly Gardenstram Blue Line
15 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Exchange Quay to Manchestertaxi 2.9 mi
8 min
£9–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Exchange Quay to Manchesterwalk 2.5 mi
47 min

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Map of how to get from Exchange Quay to Manchester.

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Bee Network operates a bus from Hagley Road to Dickinson Street every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from Exchange Quay to Piccadilly Gardens every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 15 min.

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