Pick Up & Drop Off at Manchester AirportThere's a free Drop Off area, too – a bit further from the terminals, but a free shuttle bus operates 24/7 and journeys take just a few minutes.
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Transfer buses are regular and efficient, running every 15 minutes, and the car park is manned 24 hours a day, so someone will be there to assist you no matter what time you arrive.
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Buses to Manchester AirportGetting the bus to Manchester Airport is a much cheaper alternative to taking the train. Buses and coaches stop at Manchester Airport coach station, right next to the train station. From there, it takes only 10 to 15 minutes to walk to the Airport terminals via the indoor Skylink walkway.
If you are an eligible person aged over 60 and live in Greater Manchester you can apply for a national travel pass from Transport for Greater Manchester. The pass allows you to travel free on any local bus in England between 9.30am and 11.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Most buses in Manchester allow on-board payments using contactless cards and devices, although it might be best to check each company's policy around the payment. The Bee Network app also allows you to buy new tickets that allow you to use both buses and trams around Manchester.