Getting Here

How do I get to Medlock Square by Metrolink?

The nearest tram stop to Medlock Square is Etihad Campus – located just a two-minute walk away.

Operated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Metrolink services connect Etihad Campus to 98 stops across the network, including Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria train stations.

Metrolink services run frequently between Etihad Campus and Manchester city centre, with services every six minutes Monday to Saturday and every 7.5 minutes on Sundays.

You can plan your visit to Medlock Square at the TfGM website.

How do I get to Medlock Square using a Park & Ride?

TfGM operates 24 Park & Ride sites across Greater Manchester.

You can park for free if you have a valid Metrolink ticket and continue your journey by tram. The following sites provide direct tram services to Etihad Campus:

Ashton Moss (Ashton line)
Less than 25 minutes from Etihad Campus. 183 parking spaces. 12 accessible spaces.

Ashton West (Ashton line)
Less than 30 minutes from Etihad Campus. 184 parking spaces. 11 accessible spaces.

Ladywell (Eccles-Ashton line)
Less than 45 minutes from Etihad Campus. 332 parking spaces. 22 accessible spaces.

You can find more information about Park & Ride sites on the TfGM website.

How do I get to Medlock Square by foot?

Medlock Square is approximately a 30-minute walk from Manchester city centre.

The route from Manchester Piccadilly Station passes through Ancoats, New Islington and Holt Town. The dedicated walking route is well lit and clearly signposted

How do I get to Medlock Square by train?

Medlock Square is not accessible directly by train.

However, Medlock Square is well connected to Manchester Piccadilly train Station and Manchester Victoria train Station by Metrolink.

Just head to Etihad Campus tram stop – located just a two-minute walk away.

Manchester Piccadilly train station and Manchester Victoria train station are both also accessible by foot.

How do I get to Medlock Square by bus?

You can access Medlock Square using a number of bus services that operate in Greater Manchester.

Regular services run from Manchester city centre and surrounding areas.

Visit the TfGM’s bus page to plan your journey and view the latest routes and timetables.

How do I get to Medlock Square by bike?

There are over 300 bike storage spaces on Etihad Campus.

The largest storage facility is underneath the Nexen Tyre Bridge near Ashton New Road.

There are also storage facilities outside of the East and West Stands and around Etihad Campus. All bicycles are left at their own risk.

How do I get to Medlock Square by taxi?

Licensed taxis can use the following locations:

Non-event days and Co-op Live event days: Gate 11, Rowsley Street

Etihad Stadium matchdays: Edwin Road

How do I get to Medlock Square by car?

Parking availability for Medlock Square depends on what is taking place around the Etihad Campus.

Please refer to the table below to find the available parking options for your visit.

For more information about parking availability and booking options, just ask our Virtual Assistant.

Venue	Non-event days	Joie Stadium matchdays	Etihad Stadium matchdays	Co-op Live event days
Stadium Tour & Museum	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	No parking	Yellow Car Park
Altitude	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	No parking	No parking
Regional Arena	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	No parking
City Store	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	No parking	Yellow Car Park
Medlock Square events	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	No parking	No parking
Blend	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	No parking	No parking
City Hall screenings	Blue Car Park	Blue Car Park	No parking	No parking
Zadie's	Yellow Car Park	Yellow Car Park	No parking	Yellow Car Park
Little Beast	Yellow Car Park	Yellow Car Park	No parking	Yellow Car Park
Co-op Live	Parking must be pre-booked directly via the Co-op Live website.
Medlock Hotel	Parking must be pre-booked. A link to book will be sent upon confirmation of your hotel booking.