How to get to MS Life

Venue address: Manchester Central Windmill Street Manchester M2 3GX

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• By Road

  Manchester is at the heart of the northwest’s motorway network with easy access from all directions onto the M60, the city’s orbital motorway. Once on the M60 exit at junction 12 and join the M602 signposted towards the city centre. Follow the A57 straight on from the end of the M602 passing under a railway bridge before taking the first left hand exit to merge onto the A56Bridgewater Way. Turn right onto Whilworth Street West at Deansgate station and then turn left onto to Albion Street.

• Park and Ride

  Euro Car Parks
  entrance via Great Jackson Street
  M15 4QN

  Opening times:
  Saturday from 09:00-18:00
  Sunday 10:00-17:00

  MS Life is operating its own free park and ride service. Please follow the AA signs to MS Life Park and Ride site. The bus service will operate during MS Life opening times. The cars are parked at the owner’s risk and overnight security is not provided at this site. Drivers with disabled passengers can drop at Manchester Central before using the park and ride. All mini buses will be accessible.

• Parking

  NCP
  Lower Mosley Street
  M2 3GX

  Please note there will be a charge for parking at the NCP cark park, so we would recommend you use our free park and ride service. There are a limited number of accessible parking bays at NCP, which will be assigned on a first come first served basis to disabled drivers. Drivers with disabled passengers can drop off at the entrance before parking in the car park where 720 spaces are available.

  Please note there is a height restriction of 1.98m at this car park. For more information on NCP car parks in Manchester, visit: www.ncp.co.uk
  Tel: 0845 050 7080

• By rail

  Manchester has direct rail connections to all UK major cities – London is just over two hours away by train. Services come into the city at either Piccadilly or Victoria station, both of which connect to Manchester’s Metrolink and metroshuttle.

  For more information on train services to Manchester:

  www.nationalrail.co.uk
  Tel: 08457 48 49 50

  You may be entitled to discount rail tickets if you are disabled. Find out more about the disabled person railcard:
  www.disabledpersons-railcard.co.uk
  Tel: 0845 605 0525

  Many train companies offer 2 for 1 travel at the weekend or a discount if you are buying multiple tickets, please check your rail providers website for details.

• Metrolink

  Take the Mertolink (tram) from either Piccadilly or Victoria (in the Altrincham or Eccles direction) and alight at St Peter’s Square, which is within a 5 minute walk of Manchester Central.

  Metrolink runs every few minutes from early morning until late in the evening. You don’t need a timetable, just turn up, buy your ticket and the next Metrolink will be along shortly.
  www.metrolink.co.uk

• Metroshuttle

  You can also take advantage of the free Metroshuttle bus that travels between the two main stations across the city centre.

  More can be found out about the metroshuttle here: www.tfgm.com

  Find out more about using public transport around Manchester at www.tfgm.com or phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. You can also visit a Travelshop at main bus stations throughout Greater Manchester, including Manchester Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Interchange.

• By air

  Manchester airport is a major international air traffic hub with frequent scheduled flights to the majority of key UK, European and international destinations. It’s 9 miles (15.5km) outside the city centre, taking approximately 25 minutes by taxi, or alternatively there is a direct half-hourly express rail service to the city centre that takes approximately 20 minutes.

  More information on services to Manchester airport can be found at:
  www.manchesterairport.co.uk