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Getting There
AIRPORT Manchester International Airport is situated about 6 miles south of the city centre, and the trip takes about 20 minutes by taxi. Manchester's airport is one of the UK's largest airports, with many international and domestic flights. Trains linking the airport to Piccadilly's mainline station run 24 hours a day, and the trip takes around 15 minutes. At the airport, simply follow the signs labeled The Station, and you'll find the entrance located between the two primary terminals. There's also a bus to Manchester, Stagecoach 43, which leaves every 10 minutes. You'll also find taxis available outside the airport; you should ask about how much the trip will cost before getting in.
BY TRAIN There are three stations within Manchester. These are Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria. Piccadilly has been totally reconstructed, and it's now a very easy station to use. It's the chief station for Manchester, and services the Great North-Western Line, which runs from Glasgow to England's southern coast, plus it also serves the South Manchester area. A lot of the same mainline trains which pass through the Oxford Road station also pass through the Piccadilly station. Victoria station, however, is more of a regional station where provides service for northern and northwestern England around Lancashire and Liverpool; it's located in the northeast section of the city centre. When you check the timetables, make sure that you know exactly which Manchester station you need. There's also a shuttle called the Metrolink which connects the Manchester, Victoria and Piccadilly stations. There's actually a network of MetroShuttle buses which connect all three stations, but you may have to switch between lines.
Getting Around
It's a lot more convenient to walk or to use the buses or trams in Manchester's city center than it is to drive a car. In the City Center, everything is quite near so it's much better to walk. The buses and trams are also a useful means of transport. The buses may not be on time, but the trams almost always are. Make sure you pay your fare. If you get caught without a ticket, you will be fined. The fares are pretty cheap, but your best bet would be to get a pass if you're planning on doing much travelling. Passes are available at post offices and bus/tram stations.
BY BUS The bus service in Manchester is provided by several bus companies. All of the companies have their own system for charging fares, including daily and weekly passes. Some of these passes can only be used on buses of a specific company, or only on designated routes serviced by a particular company. Some bus companies with lower fares are R Bullocks and Finglands but they operate only a few select lines, primarily in the southern suburb areas. The national companies which operate in Manchester such as First Buses and Stagecoach have higher prices, but they also serve a larger area. All companies offer daily or weekly passes allowing one to have unrestricted travel on that company's buses. For travelling in Greater Manchester, the best choice is to purchase a System 1 ticket. The System 1 daily pass is 3.50 GBP off peak or 4.00 GBP peak. Off-peak times are weekends and after 9:30 AM during the week. The weekly pass is 14.00 GBP, and you'll need a photo ID card which you can get for free at a GMPTE Travel Shop. So if you plan on doing a lot of travelling for 4 days or more, the System 1 Week Bus Pass is your best bet. The System 1 Day Pass, which is good for all buses, can be bought from any bus driver.
BY TRAM The tram is a quick and convenient way to get into and out of the city centre. A ride from the centre near St. Peter's to Salford Quays costs 1.70 GBP for one-way and 1.80 GBP for a return ticket, making the return ticket a very good deal. A main line runs from Bury to Altrincham, and there's a minor line running to Eccles, via Salford Quays. This line has trains that run a little less frequently than Bury/Altrincham, however the wait is only about 15 minutes. If you want to get to Old Trafford, you should head in the Altrincham direction. On days when there's a football match, the trains get extremely full, so you can go to Salford Quays instead, and then just walk to the stadium from there.