Transport

Getting around

Our campus is conveniently located within a short walk of Manchester city centre and walking distance, or a short bus ride, from our accommodation. With a range of public transport options, getting further afield and exploring the city from your new home is easy. 

Bus

Frequent bus routes provide an affordable method of transport to and from campus. 

Campus (All Saints) towards Manchester city centre

• Bus services: 44, 50, 191, 197, V1, V2, 147
  • Depart from the Oxford Road – All Saints bus stop towards Albert Square
• Bus services: all services to Piccadilly, night bus: 43, 142
  • Depart from the Oxford Road – All Saints bus stop towards Piccadilly

Campus (All Saints) away from Manchester city centre

• Bus services: 85, 86, 250, 263, night bus: 86
  • Depart from the stop next to the Manchester Technology Centre
• Bus Services: 15, 18, 41 to 43, 111, 130, 142, 143, 147, 191, 197, 42A, 42B, V1, V2, night bus: 43, 142, 143
  • Depart from the stop next to the Manchester Technology Centre

Campus (Brooks) towards Manchester city centre

• Bus services: 86
  • Depart from the Princess Road - Westerley Slip Road bus stop towards Manchester

Metroshuttle - free buses in Manchester City Centre

Metroshuttles are free buses linking the main rail stations, car parks, shopping areas and businesses of Manchester city centre. Metroshuttle Route 2 stops at Oxford Road train station, only a short walk away from our main campus.

Student discounts

For travel in the Greater Manchester area, find the best deal for you- see what your ticket options are for bus travel through Transport for Greater Manchester‘s (TfGM) tickets and passes webpages.

• Stagecoach and Magic Bus Unirider
  • You can purchase discounted annual and termly Unirider tickets at The Union (Students’ Union) by cash, card, as well as online direct through Stagecoach.
• First Group
  • Purchase discounted annual and termly tickets at The Union (Students’ Union) by cash, card, or direct through First Greater Manchester online, via the Ticket Team, or at your local TfGM Travel shops.  
• Arriva Bus
  • Purchase the Arriva North West Student Saver ticket direct through Arriva online or with Arriva customer services.

Tram

Manchester is well connected by a tram service (Metrolink) that offers a convenient way of navigating the city. Trams typically run every 12 minutes, or every 6 minutes in peak times depending on the line. 

Metrolink operates a zone system, so you’ll need to know the zones you’re travelling in and make sure you purchase the correct ticket prior to boarding. Contactless payments are available.

For a map of the network, prices and timetables, visit Transport for Greater Manchester.

Bicycle

Oxford Road, which links our campus to the city centre, features separate cycle paths to help make it safe and quicker for cyclists to get around town. For a list of cycle routes throughout Manchester, visit the TfGM cycle paths page.

We support an active cycle culture on and around campus. That’s why we offer our students the chance to hire bikes and safety equipment through our MyMetCycle hire scheme. This lets students hire bikes throughout term for as little as £2.38 per week. 

Getting here

Train

Manchester has four main train stations: Deansgate, Picadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria. The nearest station to us is Oxford Road, which is just a few minutes away from our campus on foot. You’ll find quick and easy train connections between the stations.

Student discounts

Students are eligible for discounted rail fares. See your options on TfGM’s tickets and passes page.

16-25 Railcard

As a student, you are entitled to a 16-25 Railcard (even if you’re a mature student), which reduces all fares nationwide by a third. You can buy a one-year or a three-year railcard online, or at your nearest train station office.

Car

There is no student car parking on campus. Students with a disability or medical condition, or who are European Blue Badge Holders, will be able to apply for a car-parking permit. Contact the Manchester Met Travel Team for information about how to apply.

Manchester airport

With an international airport that has flights arriving from all over the world, Manchester is a globally accessible city. The airport has a convenient train, which takes about 20 minutes to get into the city centre. A tram service is also available.

Finding us

Commuting

Many of our students decide to take advantage of Manchester’s great transport links by commuting from home. Commuting can be a great way of combining home life and study experience while saving money on living costs. It doesn’t have to impact your student lifestyle either - trains, trams and buses can make getting in and out of Manchester quick and easy.