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

The cheapest way to get from Sportcity to Manchester is to line 216 bus which costs £2 and takes 12 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Sportcity and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alan Turing Way and arriving at Rochdale Canal. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Sportcity and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Velopark and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Sportcity to Manchester?

The distance between Sportcity and Manchester is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sportcity to Manchester without a car is to line 216 bus which takes 12 min and costs £2.

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

The line 216 bus from Alan Turing Way to Rochdale Canal takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Sportcity to Manchester bus from?

Sportcity to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Alan Turing Way station.

Where do I catch the Sportcity to Manchester train from?

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

Where does the Sportcity to Manchester bus arrive?

Sportcity to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Rochdale Canal station.

Where does the Sportcity to Manchester train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3613+ hotels available in Manchester.

Sportcity to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via line 216 bus, tram, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sportcity to Manchester by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 216 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alan Turing Way to Rochdale Canalbus 230 / ...
12 min
£2
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Velopark to Piccadilly Gardenstram Blue Line
17 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sportcity to Manchestertaxi 2.5 mi
6 min
£8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Sportcity to Manchesterwalk 2.2 mi
43 min
Line 216 bus via Piccadilly Gardens
1. Take the bus from City Football Academy to Piccadilly Gardensbus 230 / ...
18 min
£2

Sportcity to Manchester by foot and bus

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Distance: 1.7 mi
Duration: 12 min

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

Bee Network operates a bus from Alan Turing Way to Rochdale Canal every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from Velopark to Piccadilly Gardens every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 12 min.

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