Journey Planning & Arriving
Transport Direct, a national journey planner provides comprehensive advice http://www.transportdirect.info/
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) http://www.gmpte.com is responsible for aspects of public transport in the area. Their web site contains information on accessible transport and has a link to a Journey Planner.
By bus
There is a frequent bus service along Oxford Road to and from the city centre. In addition, the Oxford Road Link - bus number 147 - operates from Monday to Friday from Piccadilly Station. The route was extended in February 2006 to pass the Gallery. Visitors to the Gallery should alight at Nelson Street. Return using the same stop or the stop on Grafton Street.
By coach
See map. National Express http://www.nationalexpress.com/ Telephone 0990 808080.
By train
Travel to Manchester Oxford Road, Piccadilly or Victoria stations. See Virgin Trains
By Metrolink
Travel to Piccadilly Gardens or St Peter's Square. Telephone (0161) 205 2000.
By air
Manchester Airport http://www.manchesterairport.co.uk/ Telephone (0161) 489 3000.
Local travel information
To check local bus and train information visit the journey planners (see above) or telephone (0161) 228 7811. For other train enquiries telephone 0345 484950 (UK only).
By car
See map. Following works to provide improved disabled access, parking is now prohibited immediately in front of the Gallery. There is a drop-off zone next to the entrance. For Gallery visitors only, alongside the railings, there are three designated spaces for visitors with disabilities, and two short-stay (20 minutes) parking spaces. These are not reservable.
There is limited parking in Denmark Road (restrictions apply).
Parking is available in the University Car Parks at Cecil Street (daytime and evenings) and Dilworth Street (evenings only)
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/visitors/travel/
and at Q-Park, Wilmslow Park, Hathersage Road (24 hours)
http://www.q-park.co.uk/web/qparkuk.nsf/pages/WGOR_67PLQR
By bike
There are four cycle stands next to the entrance.