Getting to/from

Reaching Manchester Airport by road

The airport is easily accessed via junction 5 of the M56 motorway, which links up with the M60 (Manchester’s ring road) at junction 4. Clear signposts are provided to help you reach all three terminals.

Setting down passengers

For Terminal 1, exit the M56 at junction 5, turn into Outwood Lane at the roundabout and then take the slip road on the left to reach the main departure drop-off point in the terminal.

To drop off passengers for Terminal 2, leave the M56 at junction 5, then turn right at the roundabout to go along the elevated Atlanta Avenue and reach the drop-off point.

To drop passengers off for Terminal 3, exit the M56 at junction 5, turn into Outwood Lane, continue to the next roundabout and take the first exit on the left, then follow the road round to the drop-off point.

Petrol stations

There is a BP petrol station on Palma Avenue, which runs parallel to Atlanta Avenue and is accessed via the first roundabout reached after exiting the M56 at junction 5.

By taxi

Taxis can easily be found near the Arrivals hall of each of the three terminals.

By bus

Bus services run to Manchester Airport from many local urban areas, and nearby towns and cities too. To find details of local bus services, get in touch with the Greater Manchester travel information line (Tel. 0871 200 2233 or visit www.gmpte.com).

By coach

National coach operator National Express runs a number of services to The Station, from destinations across the UK. For more details, call National Express on 0871 781 8181 or visit www.nationalexpress.com.

By train

Manchester Airport’s rail, coach and bus interchange, aptly named The Station, is linked with all three terminals by the Skylink moving walkway (travelator) system.

The Station can be reached from a range of rail stations across the North and the Midlands, with regular services to Manchester Piccadilly in the city centre. From Piccadilly you can find a connection to most major cities and other destinations.

For timetable and fare information, just call the 24-hour National Rail enquiry line (Tel. 0845 748 4950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk).