Ringed by the M60, Manchester is easily accessible by road and is signposted from the M6 that runs north to south on the western side of the city, or via the M62 and M66 which run north on the eastern side of the city.

Breakdown services:
AA (tel: 0800 887766)
RAC (tel: 0800 828282).

Coach services: National Express (tel: 08705 808080; website: www.nationalexpress.com) operates regular coach services connecting Manchester with various destinations in the UK, including Victoria Coach Station in London. The National Express terminal is close to the centre of the city on Chorlton Street, within easy walking distance of Piccadilly Gardens – the main terminus for local bus routes (see Getting Around).