Getting Here

Planning your journey to the gallery? The Whitworth is easily reached on foot, by bike or on public transport.

The Whitworth is well connected by bus and easily reachable by bike or on foot. We are part of the University of Manchester’s campus and close to Manchester Museum. 

By Public Transport or On Foot 

Walk

The Whitworth is a 30-40 minute walk from Manchester city centre along a flat, paved route. The route is not traffic-free.

Bike

The Whitworth is around a 10 minute cycle from Manchester city centre. There are cycle lanes along Oxford Road. You will find Sheffield stands in several locations around the gallery, as well as lockers on the Lower Ground Floor (£1 coin, refundable).

Bus

The Whitworth is close to the 15, 41, 42, 43, 140 – 143 and 147 bus routes.

Train

The Whitworth is a six minute cycle, 13 minute bus ride or 25 minute walk from Oxford Road station. 

By Car

Due to the bus gates on Oxford Road, general traffic is prohibited between Hathersage Road and Portland Street from 6am to 9pm, seven days a week.

Buses, black cabs and emergency vehicles are allowed down this road with no restrictions.

Visitors coming from South Manchester via Wilmslow Road are advised to turn left at Moss Lane East, right at Lloyd Street North and then right onto Denmark Road.

Visitors coming from the city centre are advised to come off the Mancunian Way at Cambridge Street, follow the road down, then turn left at Denmark Road.

You can find out more about the bus gates and where they are located by visiting Manchester City Council’s website. 

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