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

The cheapest way to get from Salford Quays to Manchester Arena is to line 33 bus which costs £2 and takes 33 min.

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

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

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Thurlow Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Imperial War Museum and arriving at Victoria. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Salford Quays to Manchester Arena?

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

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

The best way to get from Salford Quays to Manchester Arena without a car is to tram which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The tram from Imperial War Museum to Victoria takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Salford Quays to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Thurlow Street station.

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

Salford Quays to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Imperial War Museum station.

Where does the Salford Quays to Manchester Arena bus arrive?

Salford Quays to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Salford Quays to Manchester Arena train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester Arena?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Manchester Arena.

Salford Quays to Manchester Arena - 5 ways to travel via tram, and line 33 bus

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Imperial War Museum to Victoriatram Red Line
23 min
£2–3
Line 33 bus
1. Take the bus from Thurlow Street to Shudehill Interchangebus 33B / ...
33 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford Quays to Manchester Arenataxi 2.9 mi
6 min
£9–11
Walk
1. Take the foot from Salford Quays to Manchester Arenawalk 2.8 mi
54 min
Line 50 bus
1. Take the bus from Michigan Avenue to Salford Central Rail Stationbus 50
35 min
£2

Salford Quays to Manchester Arena by bus and foot

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 23 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Imperial War Museum to Victoria every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Thurlow Street to Shudehill Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 26 min.

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