What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sportcity?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Sportcity is to line 216 bus which costs £2 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Sportcity?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Sportcity is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £8 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Sportcity?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at City Football Academy. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Sportcity?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Velopark. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Sportcity?

The distance between Manchester and Sportcity is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Sportcity without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Sportcity without a car is to line 216 bus which takes 16 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Sportcity?

The line 216 bus from Piccadilly Gardens to City Football Academy takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sportcity bus from?

Manchester to Sportcity bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Sportcity train from?

Manchester to Sportcity train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Manchester to Sportcity bus arrive?

Manchester to Sportcity bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at City Football Academy station.

Where does the Manchester to Sportcity train arrive?

Manchester to Sportcity train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Velopark station.

Where can I stay near Sportcity?

There are 3613+ hotels available in Sportcity.

Manchester to Sportcity - 4 ways to travel via line 216 bus, tram, and taxi

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

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Line 216 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to City Football Academybus 230 / ...
16 min
£2
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Piccadilly Gardens to Veloparktram Blue Line
17 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Sportcitytaxi 2.4 mi
6 min
£8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester to Sportcitywalk 2.2 mi
43 min

Manchester to Sportcity by bus and foot

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Sportcity, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to City Football Academy every 5 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from Piccadilly Gardens to Velopark every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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