What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay is to line 30 bus which costs £2 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £9 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Merchants Quay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Merchants Quay. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Merchants Quay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Piccadilly and arriving at Salford Quays. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Merchants Quay is 3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay?

The tram from Piccadilly to Salford Quays takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay bus from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay train from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay bus arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Merchants Quay station.

Where can I stay near Merchants Quay?

There are 3657+ hotels available in Merchants Quay.

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay

Q: How do I travel from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay without a car is to tram which takes 19 min and costs £1 - £3.

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Salford Quaystram Blue Line
19 min
£1–3
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Merchants Quaybus 30
26 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quaytaxi 3.1 mi
7 min
£9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quaywalk 2.7 mi
51 min

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Merchants Quay by tram

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Distance: 2.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Merchants Quay, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Piccadilly to Salford Quays every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Merchants Quay every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 18 min.

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