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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ancoats is to tram which costs £2 - £3 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ancoats is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs £4 - £6.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ancoats?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Thompson Street. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ancoats?

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

How far is it from Manchester to Ancoats?

The distance between Manchester and Ancoats is 3537 feet.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ancoats without a car is to line 83 bus which takes 2 min and costs .

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

The line 83 bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Thompson Street takes 2 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ancoats bus from?

Manchester to Ancoats bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ancoats train from?

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

Where does the Manchester to Ancoats bus arrive?

Manchester to Ancoats bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Thompson Street station.

Where does the Manchester to Ancoats train arrive?

Manchester to Ancoats train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at New Islington station.

Where can I stay near Ancoats?

There are 3480+ hotels available in Ancoats.

Manchester to Ancoats - 4 ways to travel via line 83 bus, tram, taxi, and foot

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Ancoats 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 83 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Thompson Streetbus 84 / ...
2 min
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to New Islingtontram Blue Line / ...
9 min
£2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Ancoatstaxi 3,480 ft
2 min
£4–6
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester to Ancoatswalk 2,920 ft
10 min

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Distance: 3,540 ft
Duration: 2 min

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

Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Thompson Street every 5 minutes, and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from St Peter's Square to New Islington every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 9 min.

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