Getting Around Manchester
The city center is compact enough to cover on foot, though buses will be needed for Oxford Road and its continuation Wilmslow Road, which runs to Rusholme. Stagecoach is the main operator, though fare wars are common among all carriers. Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station is the hub of the urban bus network, along with a new transport interchange at Shudehill (north of the Arndale Center) Call the GMPTE bus inquiry line 0161/228 7811 daily 8am-8pm) for details.
Travel passes offer seven-day Stagecoach unlimited travel on Stagecoach's city and local buses; the Wayfarer allows 24 hours' unlimited travel throughout Greater Manchester and into the Peak District.
Metrolink:
0161/205 2000
The electric tram service travels through the city center and out to the suburbs, (every 6-15min 6am-11:30pm). An extension to the service runs to Salford Quays, with new stations underrway for the Shudehill transport interchange, the Eastlands Commonwealth Games stadium and the airport. There are stations at Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens, St. Peter's Square, G-Mex and Victoria Station.
Car:
Drivers should have no problem finding a place to park in the city center. There are many signposted car parks. On-street parking at parking meters is usually limited to three hours.