Manchester is about an hour and twenty minutes from our base: the airport and aether, Spinningfields, MediaCityUK, the Etihad and both Old Traffords.
Manchester is 68 miles from our base, about 1 hr 22 min on a clear road.
Where we drive in Manchester
| Place | What it is | By road from our base | Typical time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport, aether private terminal (Weston Aviation FBO) | Private jet terminal, FBO | 56 miles | 1 hr 8 min |
| Tatton Park | Country estate, events | 54 miles | 1 hr 8 min |
| Emirates Old Trafford | Cricket ground | 64 miles | 1 hr 16 min |
| Manchester city centre (Spinningfields) | City centre, corporate | 67 miles | 1 hr 20 min |
| Mottram Hall | Luxury hotel, golf | 66 miles | 1 hr 20 min |
| Old Trafford (Manchester United) | Football ground | 65 miles | 1 hr 21 min |
| University of Manchester | University | 64 miles | 1 hr 22 min |
| Etihad Stadium (Manchester City) | Football ground | 67 miles | 1 hr 28 min |
Worth knowing
- Spinningfields, between Deansgate and the River Irwell, is a £1.5 billion development of about 20 buildings including the Civil Justice Centre.
- MediaCityUK is a 200-acre development on the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford and Trafford whose main tenants are media organisations.
- Co-op Live, next to the Etihad Stadium, opened on 14 May 2024 and is the UK’s largest indoor arena (23,500).
- aether, Manchester Airport’s private terminal next to the Runway Visitor Park, takes guests to the aircraft in chauffeur-driven BMWs.
- Manchester Airport drop-off is at Terminals 2 and 3 only on the airport’s page: £5.50 for 5 minutes, £6.50 for 10, £25 up to 30.