What is the cheapest way to get from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena?

The cheapest way to get from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena is to line 30 bus which costs £2 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena?

The fastest way to get from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £9 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Salford Quays (Station) and Manchester Arena?

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

Is there a direct train between Salford Quays (Station) and Manchester Arena?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salford Quays and arriving at Victoria. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena?

The distance between Salford Quays (Station) and Manchester Arena is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena without a car?

The best way to get from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena without a car is to tram which takes 24 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena?

The tram from Salford Quays to Victoria takes 22 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena bus from?

Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Merchants Quay station.

Where do I catch the Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena train from?

Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Salford Quays station.

Where does the Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena bus arrive?

Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena train arrive?

Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

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There are 6 ways to get from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Salford Quays to Victoriatram Blue Line
24 min
£1–3
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Merchants Quay to Piccadilly Gardensbus 30
35 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arenataxi 2.8 mi
6 min
£9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arenawalk 2.6 mi
49 min
Tram via Cornbrook
1. Take the tram from Salford Quays to Cornbrooktram Blue Line
2. Take the tram from Cornbrook to Victoriatram Pink Line / ...
25 min
£3–5
Tram via Wharfside
1. Take the tram from Wharfside to Victoriatram Red Line
33 min
£1–3

Salford Quays (Station) to Manchester Arena by tram and foot

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Salford Quays (Station), England and Manchester Arena, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Salford Quays to Victoria every 4 hours. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Merchants Quay to Piccadilly Gardens every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 20 min.

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