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How to get fromManchester to Salford Quaysby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Salford Quays by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Piccadilly Gardens to Harbour Citytram tram Yellow Line
    22 min
    £1–3
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Central Baybus bus 30
    22 min
    £2
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Salford Quaystaxi taxi 3.7 mi
    9 min
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Manchester to Salford Quayswalk walk 2.9 mi
    55 min

Manchester to Salford Quays by tram

Calendar784Weekly Trams
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket£1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Salford Quays, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Piccadilly Gardens to Harbour City every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Central Bay every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 22 min. SightSeeing Manchester also services this route twice daily.

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