Venue and travel

Manchester is well connected by rail, with direct services from many major UK cities. Services arrive at Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria, with onward connections available by Metrolink.

Manchester Central is around a 20-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly, or you can take a connecting train to Manchester Oxford Road, which is around a five-minute walk from the venue.

By tram

The nearest Metrolink stop is St Peter's Square, just a few minutes' walk from Manchester Central. Deansgate-Castlefield is also a short walk from the venue.

By bus

Manchester's Free Bus service connects the city's main rail stations with shopping areas and businesses in the city centre, free of charge.

You can use the Bee Network to plan journeys across Greater Manchester and access live travel information.

Manchester is connected to the wider motorway network via the M60 orbital motorway, providing access to the city from the north, south, east and west.

If you're using a sat nav, use the postcode: M2 3GX

Parking

Parking is available at the NCP Manchester Central car park, directly beneath the venue.

Manchester Central has a dedicated taxi rank at the front of the venue for pick-ups and drop-offs.

Black cabs are also available at Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria railway stations.

Manchester Airport has a range of public transport connections into Manchester, including train, tram, bus, coach and taxi services.

For the latest routes, journey times and travel information, plan your onward journey before travelling.