Salford

By plane

Manchester International Airport, known locally as Ringway, is located to the South of Greater Manchester and offers internal, European and intercontinental flights. Direct trains serve Salford Crescent from the Airport's railway station. However, to reach most parts of the city, the best option would be to take a train to Manchester city centre and take a tram from Piccadilly, a train from Piccadilly or Victoria to the relevant suburban stop, or a bus.

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located approximately 30miles to the West of Salford and can be reached by car, via the M62, or by coach, which stops at Manchester Chorlton Street and Eccles without the need for pre-booking. Liverpool Airport is served primarily by budget carriers.

Barton Aerodrome, between Eccles and Worsley, is now called City Airport. It contains the South Lancashire Aeroclub, which offer pleasure flights.

By bus

The nearest National Express coach station is Manchester Central.The regular Manchester to Liverpool service has stops along Regent Road in Salford.Local bus services are provided by Firstbus for the most part. Buses from Manchester city centre leave for various parts of Salford from Piccadilly Bus Station as well as Shudehill.

By Tram

Salford is served by the Eccles Line on the Metrolink system, which runs approximately every ten minutes. This Line connects Eccles with Manchester Piccadilly via Eccles New Road, Salford Quays and Manchester City Centre. Passengers can change at Cornbrook to connect with the southbound Altrincham Line or at Piccadilly Gardens to connect with the Northbound Bury Line. Plans are afoot to extend the Metrolink Network across the North-East and South of Greater Manchester, though none of these new routes will go through Salford.