Parking facilities are reasonably good on site, with both long and short stay car parks at all 3 terminals, as well as private parking available nearby. Manchester airport has its own main line station and there are regular services from the city centre. A planned extension of the Manchester Metro light train will offer access on local services within the next few years. There are regular buses from Piccadilly station in Manchester city centre, which are offered under the Skyline banner. You can also get an airport taxi, which can be pre-booked in advance of travel, although the rate will vary depending on where you travel from. Manchester Airport offers many good quality shopping opportunities both before and after security, so the chances are, if you’ve forgotten to pack something, you should be able to find it before you fly. Shops at Manchester Airport include Cotton Traders, Times 2 Watches, and World Duty Free, which offers a great selection of perfumes, spirits and cheap cigarettes. To assist you when you plan your journey to Manchester Airport we have produced a table to show the distance from a number of cities and towns to the airport. | Stockport | 8 Miles | | Manchester City | 10 Miles | | Macclesfield | 13 Miles | | Chester | 33 Miles | | Merseyside | 35 Miles | | Preston | 45 Miles | | Blackpool | 60 Miles | | Leicester | 101 Miles | | Carlisle | 129 Miles |
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