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

The cheapest way to get from Salford Quays to Manchester is to line 30 bus which costs £2 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford Quays to Manchester is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £10 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Salford Quays and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Huron Basin and arriving at Dickinson Street. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Salford Quays and Manchester?

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 Manchester?

The distance between Salford Quays and Manchester is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford Quays to Manchester without a car is to line 30 bus which takes 21 min and costs £2.

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

The line 30 bus from Huron Basin to Dickinson Street takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Salford Quays to Manchester bus arrive?

Salford Quays to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Dickinson Street station.

Where does the Salford Quays to Manchester train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Salford Quays to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via line 30 bus, tram, and taxi

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

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Line 30 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Huron Basin to Dickinson Streetbus 30
21 min
£2
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Harbour City to Piccadilly Gardenstram Blue Line
21 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford Quays to Manchestertaxi 3.4 mi
9 min
£10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Salford Quays to Manchesterwalk 2.9 mi
55 min

Salford Quays to Manchester by bus

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Distance: 2.9 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

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

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