Museum of Transport, Manchester

Name: Museum of Transport
Address: Boyle Street, Manchester, M8 8UW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 161 205 2122

#62 among attractions in Manchester

Museum, Specialty museum

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The Museum of Transport, Greater Manchester aims to preserve and promote the public transport heritage of Greater Manchester in North West England, it is in the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester. ()

Alternative names: Established: 27 May 1979 (45 years ago)Coordinates: 53°30'11"N, 2°14'1"W

Address

Boyle StreetCheethamManchester M8 8UW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 161 205 2122

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Transport open?

Museum of Transport is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday closed
Friday closed
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Transport?

Nearby attractions include Cheetham, Manchester (1 min walk), Church of St John the Evangelist, Manchester (10 min walk), Manchester Fort, Manchester (11 min walk), Manchester Jewish Museum, Manchester (14 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Transport by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Transport:

Tram

Queens Road • Lines: Altr, Bury, Picc (8 min walk)
Abraham Moss • Lines: Altr, Bury, Picc (14 min walk)

Bus

Queens Road/Rochdale Road • Lines: 53 (16 min walk)
Rochdale Road/Queens Road • Lines: 53 (16 min walk)

Train

Manchester Victoria (29 min walk)