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How to get fromExchange Square to Wharfsideby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Exchange Square to Wharfside by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Exchange Square to Imperial War Museumtram tram Red Line
    16 min
    £2–3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chapel Street to MediaCityUKbus bus T1
    19 min
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Exchange Square to Wharfsidetaxi taxi 3.5 mi
    8 min
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Exchange Square to Wharfsidewalk walk 3.1 mi
    59 min
  5. Line 250 bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to John Gilbert Waybus bus 250
    32 min
    £2

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What companies run services between Exchange Square, Manchester, England and Wharfside, Trafford, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Exchange Square to Imperial War Museum every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, SightSeeing Manchester operates a bus from Chapel Street to MediaCityUK 3 times a day, and the journey takes 15 min.

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