Before you go

Your trip to Manchester.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Manchester – Inglaterra Destination Liverpool and Manchester about 335 km from Londres

How to get there

Manchester Airport (MAN) Ringway · 15 km
Manchester Piccadilly 1 km
Manchester Victoria 1 km
Manchester Shudehill Interchange 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. The international airport, 15 km away, has a train to Piccadilly in about 15 minutes. From London Euston the train takes roughly 2h10 to Manchester Piccadilly. From Liverpool it's 35–50 minutes.

How many days

One or two days: one for the Science and Industry Museum, Castlefield, the John Rylands Library and the cathedral; another for the National Football Museum, a stadium tour and the Northern Quarter.

When to go

May to September offers long days; it rains frequently at any time of year, so museums are useful back-ups. During the football season (August–May), match days fill hotels and transport.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The centre is compact, and the Metrolink tram reaches the stadiums, Salford Quays and the airport. If you drive, remember traffic is on the left and central roads can be very congested.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Manchester

Morning
Science and industry
Start at the Science and Industry Museum in Castlefield.
Afternoon
Rylands and cathedral
Follow Deansgate to the John Rylands Library and Manchester Cathedral.
Late afternoon
Castlefield
Return to Castlefield for the canals and the Castlefield Viaduct.
Evening
Northern Quarter
Dine and listen to music in the Northern Quarter.

2 days in Manchester

Day 1

Morning
Museum
Science and Industry Museum.
Afternoon
Castlefield
Roman fort, canals and Castlefield Viaduct.
Late afternoon
Rylands
John Rylands Library.
Evening
Spinningfields
Dinner in Spinningfields or on Deansgate.

Day 2

Morning
Football
National Football Museum and Manchester Cathedral.
Afternoon
Stadium
Guided tour of Old Trafford or the Etihad, by tram.
Late afternoon
Northern Quarter
Cafés and independent shops of the Northern Quarter.
Evening
Music
Show or live-music bar in the Northern Quarter.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Manchester a good gateway into the UK?

Yes, the airport handles international flights and is a 15-minute train ride from the centre, with connections to Liverpool, the Lake District and London.

Can you visit both Manchester stadiums?

Yes, Old Trafford and the Etihad offer guided tours outside match days, with advance booking.

What is the Northern Quarter?

A district of former warehouses in the city centre, with cafés, independent shops, street art and music bars.

Is Manchester very rainy?

It rains frequently, but generally it's light rain. Museums and libraries are good options for those days.

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