There are 5 ways to get from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester by train, bus, taxi, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to BoltonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
39 min£2–20Line 36 bus
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ormrod Street36
1h 50mTaxi
- Take the taxi from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester13.6 mi
22 min£30–40Drive 13.6 mi
- Drive from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester13.6 mi
22 min£4–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Bolton12.2 mi
1h 6m£16
University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £30 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from University Shopping Centre and arriving at Ormrod Street via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Bolton. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between University of Manchester and University of Greater Manchester is 12 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.
The best way to get from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs £2 - £20.
The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.
University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester is to train which takes 39 min and costs £2 - £20. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus, which costs and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between University of Manchester, England and University of Greater Manchester, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–6 and the journey takes 15 min. TransPennine Express also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ormrod Street every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 20m.
Transport is disrupted due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–20
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–11
- 1st Class
- £16–20
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ormrod Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- £30–40
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Ormrod Street station.
University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bolton station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester is 14 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester.
Book your University of Manchester to University of Greater Manchester train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3385+ hotels available in University of Greater Manchester.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between University of Manchester and University of Greater Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.