How To Get Here

The North West can be easily reached from all over the UK. Whether you travel by bus, train or car, our superb road networks and railway links will make it an easy and convenient journey.

Using Public Transport

• Trainline here you can get train times and find and buy cheap tickets for any national rail journey.
• Northern Rail operates local and inter-urban services in the North and North East of England.
• National Rail a main source of information for all passenger rail services on the national rail network in England, Wales and Scotland.
• Virgin Trains offers a fast, clean and greener train service to any destination up and down the country.
• National Express provides a range of cheap coach tavel and train fares to destinations throughout the UK.
• Metrolink this light rail system offers fast frequent travel around Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.

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Travel by Car

Transport Direct will help you find the best route when travelling to any part of the North West Region. Our excellent motorways and road networks mean it's an easy journey wherever you are travelling from.

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Travel by Air

The North West is home to three airports all of which operate international and domestic flights to and from over 250 destinations. Blackpool Airport, Manchester Airport and Liverpool Airport 

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Getting Around

Once you're in the North West it's easy to navigate your way between places and attractions that you want to see.

By Car

Road access around England's North West is excellent with over half of Britains's motorway network passing through the region. The M60 is Manchester's orbital motorway allowing easy access to the rest of Greater Manchester. Plan you route with Transport Direct or Googlemaps

By Train & Tram

A comprehensive choice of fast, frequent services will take you to almost anywhere around the North West. There's a wide range of tickets to suit every need. Manchester's Metrolink tram network, allows easy travel in the city centre and further afield with routes from Bury, Altrincham and Eccles running through the city centre. First Transpennine Express Trains runs an inter-city train service on three main routes across the North of England. Linking Liverpool, Manchester, the Lake District and beyond.

By Ferry

Travel between Liverpool and Manchester via historic Ship Canal, on the Mersey Ferries pleasure cruise service.

By Coach & Bus

National Express Coaches provide services throughout the region that will take you from one city or town to another. Local bus networks such as First, Stagecoach and Arriva service venues that are not directly accessible from the main cities or towns.