How do I get from Manchester airport to Oxford Road and the universities?

Q: How do I get from Manchester airport to Oxford Road and the universities?

Bus 43: £4 for one traveler, 48–82 min. It leaves you at Piccadilly Gardens, via Wythenshawe, Northenden, Withington, Fallowfield, Rusholme, the Royal Infirmary and the universities on Oxford Road. The 43 runs the length of the corridor, calling at The Christie, Withington, Fallowfield, Rusholme, Manchester Royal Infirmary and both universities before Piccadilly Gardens, for the same £2.00 as the whole ride. The Royal Infirmary is about ten minutes before the terminus on the night bus, more by day. It runs all night; the tram passes nowhere near.

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Oxford Road and the universities.

The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan, the Royal Infirmary and The Christie, along the Wilmslow Road and Oxford Road corridor.

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The 43 runs the length of the corridor, calling at The Christie, Withington, Fallowfield, Rusholme, Manchester Royal Infirmary and both universities before Piccadilly Gardens, for the same £2.00 as the whole ride. The Royal Infirmary is about ten minutes before the terminus on the night bus, more by day. It runs all night; the tram passes nowhere near.

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Bus 43

bus · Bee Network

48–82 min rideEvery 10 minRuns all night

The bus stands at The StationPiccadilly Gardens

24-hour service

£4total for 2 adults£2 each2 × £2 adult fareBuy ticketOn Bee Network

Hours, tickets & luggage

The single "hopper" ticket is £2.00 adult, £1.00 child; under-fives travel free. Tap a contactless card or phone at the door for the same £2.00, with further Bee Network buses free within an hour and a £5.00 daily cap on the same card. A 1-day Bee Bus ticket is £5.00 (£2.50 child), valid until 03:59 the next morning; a 1-day family ticket is £9.00 for one or two adults with one to three children, off-peak only. Cash is accepted on board.

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From arrivals to Oxford Road and the universities

Find the stop

The bus stands at The Station. Follow the signs from arrivals.

Choose Bus 43

Check the destination and departure board before boarding.

Arrive at Oxford Road and the universities

48–82 min. Continue to your accommodation or follow signs for onward transport.

What happens at Oxford Road?

Continuing by public transport?

Follow the station signs for your onward connection.

Walking to your stay?

Check the address and choose the nearest exit.

Before you travel

Does the Train to Piccadilly stop at Oxford Road and the universities?

No. It runs to Manchester Piccadilly.

Does the Metrolink tram stop at Oxford Road and the universities?

No. It runs to Deansgate-Castlefield in 49 minutes.

How far is Oxford Road and the universities from the centre?

The University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan, the Royal Infirmary and The Christie, along the Wilmslow Road and Oxford Road corridor.

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Manchester airport toOxford Road and the universities.

1 way to Oxford Road and the universities

Bus 43

From arrivals to Oxford Road and the universities

Find the stop

Choose Bus 43

Arrive at Oxford Road and the universities

What happens at Oxford Road?

Before you travel

Manchester airport to
Oxford Road and the universities.