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Getting here

This year TUC Congress is in Manchester, the birthplace of the TUC.

Venue

Manchester Central Convention Complex
Windmill St
M2 3GX

Getting to/from Manchester Central by public transport

On arrival in Manchester you can walk to Manchester Central, catch a Metroshuttle bus, Metrolink tram or take a taxi.

Take a look at the public transport map find your ideal route to Manchester Central.

By rail

It takes a little over two hours to reach Manchester from London and Manchester also has direct connections to most major UK cities. Services arrive at Piccadilly or Victoria stations where passengers can connect with Metrolink trams for easy access to the city centre. Manchester Central is a 20 minute walk from Piccadilly Station or just five minutes by taxi. Alternatively, catch a connecting train to Oxford Road Station - just five minutes from Manchester Central on foot.

For groups of three to nine people, Virgin Trains offer a 20% discount off advanced ticket purchases. To find out more visit: www.virgintrains.co.uk/tickets/your-ticket/group-travel