Metrolink to / from Etihad

[fitzy blue]

Stockport Station when City are at home

Or maybe London Euston when the Trafford club are at home

 

[staffsblue]

I doubt anyone will know yet. The draft Piccadilly changes included two extra platforms and a new stop to the southeast called Piccadilly Central (which was to enable any potential tram or tram-train extensions in that direction). It might be good news if these changes still need to happen and can be done before HS2 (if it even arrives at all).

And the "tram-train" proposals will see much more frequent services to and from Ashburys if the Marple and Hadfield routes are included.
Will provide another alternative to travelling to and from the Etihad Campus stop.

 

[Blue Mist]

At last a sensible contribution to this thread,get Picc stn tram stop rebuilt plus another turnback east of the campus stop.

Woah there big fellah, are you saying that some posters are not taking this thread seriously ? Pretty big call that.

 

[eyalluvitt]

The away end half time exodus at this seasons home derby

 

[LongsightM13]

It's why I am hoping for bus improvements with regard to the campus because I just don't think the tram network can be improved enough even with the possible extra platforms at Piccadilly when HS2 is built. Metrolink is only rapid transit on the old rail line bits, once it gets to the shared street running it is essentially a big, slow bus. It was like that in 1992 and it hasn't changed since so it won't change in the future.

Yep a fleet of direct matchday specials from the outlying areas and back again afterwards, especially in south Manchester, would make far too much sense

 

[eyalluvitt]

The proposed new super fast tram guarantees you will be back at Piccadilly 5minutes before leaving your seat in the stadium

 

[MelbourneBlue]

So I fly into manchester on 14th April for the Leicester game and we're staying around northern quarter for a few nights.
What do people suggest for us to get to the hotel? Taxi? Bus? How much would I be expecting to pay?
Your input is appreciated

 

[Blue Mist]

So I fly into manchester on 14th April for the Leicester game and we're staying around northern quarter for a few nights.
What do people suggest for us to get to the hotel? Taxi? Bus? How much would I be expecting to pay?
Your input is appreciated

From the airport ? Certainly not the bus. The tram takes an age but is reliable and regular. There is a train, quicker but less frequent.
Taxi is your best bet but the dearest option. Sorry can't help with costs

Oh and can you bring my grandson over with you?

 

[JASR]

So I fly into manchester on 14th April for the Leicester game and we're staying around northern quarter for a few nights.
What do people suggest for us to get to the hotel? Taxi? Bus? How much would I be expecting to pay?
Your input is appreciated

You can get a train from airport to central Manchester, which is reasonable iirc.
Or you can get tram(s) from airport to central Manchester , but you’ll feel you’re going everywhere in south Manchester before it starts to head north into the centre! Price reasonable.
No idea on buses.
Taxi would be expensive.

 

[MelbourneBlue]

From the airport ? Certainly not the bus. The tram takes an age but is reliable and regular. There is a train, quicker but less frequent.
Taxi is your best bet but the dearest option. Sorry can't help with costs

Oh and can you bring my grandson over with you?

Appreciate your reply. Wasn't even aware there was a tram and train service.
Googled a taxi service and its coming up with 60 odd quid
Seems expensive but if we have to pay....
Rather throw 50 pound at someone on here who's happy to come pick us up haha.

Is your grandson toilet trained?

 

[MelbourneBlue]

You can get a train from airport to central Manchester, which is reasonable iirc.
Or you can get tram(s) from airport to central Manchester , but you’ll feel you’re going everywhere in south Manchester before it starts to head north into the centre! Price reasonable.
No idea on buses.
Taxi would be expensive.

Thanks. At least I get to see part of the city before I have to jump off.

 

[JASR]

Thanks. At least I get to see part of the city before I have to jump off.

Maybe close your eyes for the start of the journey…

 

[Corky]

Trains are very regular and very cheap within GM if off peak

 

[heslops barnet]

You can get a train from airport to central Manchester, which is reasonable iirc.
Or you can get tram(s) from airport to central Manchester , but you’ll feel you’re going everywhere in south Manchester before it starts to head north into the centre! Price reasonable.
No idea on buses.
Taxi would be expensive.

After many years of getting taxis to and from Manchester airport to Stockport station and then a ten minute train journey to Piccadilly, my last trips I’ve used the bus, as I’m foc I use my foc pass so it’s free ;-)

 

[JASR]

Appreciate your reply. Wasn't even aware there was a tram and train service.
Googled a taxi service and its coming up with 60 odd quid
Seems expensive but if we have to pay....
Rather throw 50 pound at someone on here who's happy to come pick us up haha.

Is your grandson toilet trained?

Google/apple maps the journey from the airport to your hotel, and switch to ‘public transport’ option, you’ll see how long it takes and how much walking involved from nearest train/tram station to your hotel

 

[MelbourneBlue]

Google/apple maps the journey from the airport to your hotel, and switch to ‘public transport’ option, you’ll see how long it takes and how much walking involved from nearest train/tram station to your hotel

Sounds like the way to go. Thanks again

 

[Blue Mist]

Appreciate your reply. Wasn't even aware there was a tram and train service.
Googled a taxi service and its coming up with 60 odd quid
Seems expensive but if we have to pay....
Rather throw 50 pound at someone on here who's happy to come pick us up haha.

Is your grandson toilet trained?

£60 is perhaps high, the tram is about £4 !
Sorry I can't pick you up unless you have my grandson :-) and ergh yes he's toilet trained honest.
Not a bad offer to other Blues though.

 

[Citizen of Legoland]

Thanks. At least I get to see part of the city before I have to jump off.

I wouldn't bother, it's all a bit boring that part of the tram network, train is best option. Look for a Trans-Pennine Express train (if they're not on strike) as they go direct to Victoria which might be better for NQ (depends on where your hotel is) so you're not messing with luggage getting across town. 24mins journey which is pretty good. Only an hourly service though so the other option is to go to Salford Crescent and change to Victoria as you don't need to walk far as it's just one platform.

 

[MCFC Wirral]

I often fly back in to Manchester and the trains are pretty quick to Piccadilly.

 

[paulchapo]

So I fly into manchester on 14th April for the Leicester game and we're staying around northern quarter for a few nights.
What do people suggest for us to get to the hotel? Taxi? Bus? How much would I be expecting to pay?
Your input is appreciated

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