Transfer to/from - Manchester airport (MAN)

Manchester Airport features an integrated transport infrastructure known as The Station. This central interchange is accessible from Terminals 2 and 3 via the covered Skylink moving walkways, ensuring smooth connections between flights, trains, trams and buses.

Trains

Frequent rail services operate from the airport railway station, connecting the airport with Manchester Piccadilly station in the city centre (with an approximate journey time of 20 minutes). In addition, there are direct services to numerous destinations across the north of England, Scotland and the Midlands.

Operators: TransPennine Express, Northern and Transport for Wales.

Main destinations: Liverpool, Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Lake District.

Tram (Metrolink)

The Metrolink network provides a direct connection between the airport and the extensive Greater Manchester tram system. Services run at high frequency throughout the day. To reach the city centre (Victoria station) or other lines on the network, passengers can change at key interchange stations such as Cornbrook.

Buses

Local buses: Managed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), several routes connect the airport with surrounding areas (within the Bee Network) 24 hours a day.

• Route 43: A 24-hour service connecting to Piccadilly Gardens via Wythenshawe and Rusholme.
• Route 103: To Manchester city centre via Peel Hall and Moss Side.
• Route 199: Connects to Stockport and Buxton.
• Route 288: To Altrincham via Hale Barns.

Long-distance coaches: Operate from The Station interchange, linking the airport with major cities and other airports across the UK.

Main operators: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus.

Taxis and Ride-sharing

Official taxis: The airport’s exclusive partner is StreetCars. Vehicles are available 24 hours a day at designated ranks outside Terminals 2 and 3. The estimated journey time to the city centre ranges from 25 to 45 minutes. They offer fixed fares, monitor your flight status to adjust pick-up times at no extra cost in case of delays, and their drivers are familiar with each airline’s terminal.

You will also find a fleet of licensed black cabs, all fully wheelchair accessible. No pre-booking is required.

Ride-sharing: Uber and Bolt services are permitted. Pick-up points are located in designated areas within the multi-storey car parks at each terminal. Passengers are advised to follow the instructions provided in the mobile app once the service has been requested.

Find more transport details on the official website