What is the cheapest way to get from Salford Quays to Ancoats?

The cheapest way to get from Salford Quays to Ancoats is to line 30 bus which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Salford Quays to Ancoats?

The fastest way to get from Salford Quays to Ancoats is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £11 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Salford Quays and Ancoats?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Huron Basin and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Salford Quays and Ancoats?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harbour City and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Salford Quays to Ancoats?

The distance between Salford Quays and Ancoats is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Salford Quays to Ancoats without a car?

The best way to get from Salford Quays to Ancoats without a car is to tram which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Salford Quays to Ancoats?

The tram from Harbour City to Piccadilly Gardens takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Salford Quays to Ancoats bus from?

Salford Quays to Ancoats bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Huron Basin station.

Where do I catch the Salford Quays to Ancoats train from?

Salford Quays to Ancoats train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Harbour City station.

Where does the Salford Quays to Ancoats bus arrive?

Salford Quays to Ancoats bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Salford Quays to Ancoats train arrive?

Salford Quays to Ancoats train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where can I stay near Ancoats?

There are 3662+ hotels available in Ancoats.

Salford Quays to Ancoats - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 30 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Salford Quays to Ancoats by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Harbour City to Piccadilly Gardenstram Blue Line
21 min
£1–3
Line 30 bus
1. Take the bus from Huron Basin to Piccadilly Gardensbus 30
24 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford Quays to Ancoatstaxi 3.9 mi
9 min
£11–14
Walk
1. Take the walk from Salford Quays to Ancoatswalk 3.4 mi
1h 5m
Tram via Thompson Street
1. Take the tram from Harbour City to Piccadilly Gardenstram Blue Line
24 min
£4–5

Salford Quays to Ancoats by tram

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Distance: 2.6 mi
Duration: 21 min

What companies run services between Salford Quays, England and Ancoats, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Harbour City to Piccadilly Gardens every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Huron Basin to Piccadilly Gardens every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 24 min.

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