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Manchester Airport is located about 15 km from the city center and is accessible by a variety of transportation alternatives. You can to Manchester Airport by taxi, bus, train, tram, bicycle, and rental car. The airport also contains parking areas that offer long-term and short-term parking options, so driving your own car is another option.

Taxi

Taxis are a fast and comfortable transportation alternative to get to the airport. You can find a taxi in every part of the city or have the hotel you are staying at help arrange one for you. Since the airport is located in relatively close proximity to the city center the total fare will cost between 20 and 30 pounds. A taxi to the airport from central Manchester should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.  

Bus

Another transportation alternative to get to the airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from every part of the city and provide quick and affordable transportation to the airport. There are a total of 9 buses that offer service to the airport from various parts of the city. Taking the bus is a cheaper option when compared to taxis. Buses run to The Station, the airport’s ground transport interchange.

Train

Taking the train is another method of transportation to consider. The train is accessible from every part of the city and provides transportation to Manchester Airport railway station, which is located in The Station that is connected to the terminals via a Skylink. There are also regional trains that operate to the airport, making the airport accessible from different parts of the country as well. Trains are an affordable and quick transportation alternative.  

Tram

Manchester Airport is also accessible by tram. You can get on the tram from the city center or other areas and enjoy a comfortable ride to the airport. The Metrolink station is located in The Station. Trams are an affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport although they are a bit slower compared to other options.

Bicycle

Manchester Airport features special parking areas for bicycles for those passengers who want to access the airport by bike. The airport places great emphasis on the use of bicycles as an environmentally friendly transportation alternative. Passengers can ride their bikes to the airport and securely park them at one of the various cycle bays.  

Rental Car

One of the most convenient ways to get to Manchester Airport is by rental car. There are various rental car companies located throughout the city. You can rent a car in the city and enjoy a comfortable drive to the airport. Driving from the city center to the airport should take less than 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions.

Airport Information

Manchester Airport is located in Ringway, Manchester, about 15 kilometers from the city center. The airport operates both domestic and international flights and was ranked the 3^rd busiest airport in the UK in 2015. Every year the airport handles millions of travelers.

The airport contains 3 passenger terminals that offer various services including a baby care room, health center, lost and found, ATMs, currency exchange services, free Wi-Fi for 1 hour, lounges, meeting rooms, restaurants, cafes, bars, and a variety of stores.

Stores where passengers can go shopping include Accessorize, Attitude, Biza, Bobbi Brown, Boots, Boux Avenue, Clarins, Claire’s, Cloud, Dixons, Dune, Fat Face, Jo Malone, Next, JD, Rolling Luggage, Swatch, Temptation, The Body Shop, Timberland, BB, Spar, WHSmith, Victoria’s Secret, William Henry’s, Zoodle and Lacoste.

Restaurants, cafes, or bars where passengers can get a bite to eat or something to drink include Bar MCR, Burger King, Caffe Nero, Cafe Balzar, Caffe Ritazza, Costa, Delice de France, Frankie&Benny’s, Giraffe, Greggs, Joes Kitchen&Coffee House, Micasa, The Observatory Bar, The Pasty Shop, Pork Pickle, Soho Coffeeco, Spar, Spinning Jenny, Starbucks, Grain Loft, Spud Factory, Lion Antelope, Upper Crust and Take Off.

There are comfortable alternatives such as bus or taxi for those who would like to travel to the capital, London from Cambridge Airport. Also, the railway station is only a few miles to the airport. Therefore, you can travel to the cities of the United Kingdom from Cambridge Airport easily.

Train  

Located in the city centre, Cambridge Railway Station is only a few miles to Cambridge Airport. You can arrive the railway station in around 10 minutes by taking a taxi or shuttle service at Cambridge Airport. You can continue your journey by going to the capital, London or any other city of the country via these trains. It is also possible to go to the different regions such as Scotland easily by train.

Bus  

Cambridge city centre is 3 miles away to Cambridge Airport. You can easily get to the city centre in a short time by Park & Ride bus. These buses are at your service for arriving the city centre from the aiport every day. Upon arriving Cambridge city centre by these buses, you can continue travelling to other cities by bus or train. Park & Ride fares range from the distance between Cambridge Airport and your point of destination. If you only want to get to Cambridge city centre from the airport by bus, you can enjoy this service at a more reasonable price.

Private Car

You can drive through the roads A1 and A14 to get to the city centre or other cities like London from Cambridge Airport, if you want to use your private car. You can easily find a parking lot for your car both in the airport and in the city centre.

Renting A Car

If you wish, you can rent a car at the companies such as One Rental and Direct Car for driving to the city centre and other nearby cities from Cambridge Airport. You can dial 01223 309 409 to get informed about the procedure before renting a car. Alternatively, you can find the offices of various global rent-a-car firms at the airport or nearby and rent your car there.