Bus
This Weekend
Please note Arctic Monkeys are performing at Old Trafford on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd June and We Invented The Weekend is happening at MediaCity and Salford Quays on Saturday 3rd – Sunday 4th June which may impact your journey. If you are travelling via public transport, please be aware that services may be busier than usual.
Transport Links
Bus
Check bus routes and timetables with GMPTE at tfgm.com or call 0871 200 22 33 before you travel.
Train
Train: for the latest train timetables, visit: Transpennine Trains | Northern Rail.
Tram
Use the Eccles line and the MediaCityUK line. Trams from Manchester city centre take approximately 15 minutes.
Eccles line: alight at Harbour City stop and walk for approximately 10 minutes.
MediacityUK line: alight at MediacityUK stop and walk for approximately 5 minutes.
For more information, visit Metrolink’s website or call them on 0161 205 2000.
Cycling
The Lowry is accessible by bicycle from Manchester city centre, and via various cycle paths across the city. For information on cycle routes from Manchester to Salford Quays visit loveyourbike.org.
Travelling here
Here’s some useful tips on transport links to The Lowry.
Download TFGM’s handy travel map here or plan your journey here.
By Car and Coach
Information on where to park
Car parking: The closest parking to The Lowry can be found at the nearby Quayside car park.
However, this car park can be very busy when there are events taking place elsewhere on the Quays so you may want to consider alternative parking options.
Blue Badge Holders: Spaces are in the Quayside. The Lowry also offers two Blue Badge parking spaces available on a first come first served basis. They cannot be booked in advance and we accept no responsibility for vehicles parked in these spaces.
You can pre-pay for your parking on the day for £6 by taking your car parking ticket to any pay station in the Quayside between 5pm and 8pm. Insert your car parking ticket, select Lowry pre-pay, tap validation and pay. Doing this means no queue to leave the car park after your visit. Your ticket will be valid between 5pm – 1am. Please note there is no facility to pay for parking in The Lowry. Parking is valid for up to 9 hours.
Taxi: Salford Quays Taxis – 0161 660 6666, First Taxis – 0161 930 8888, 1010 Taxis (private hire) – 0161 793 1010. A taxi rank is situated outside of The Lowry.
Coach: Download the Quays coach parking map.
The Lowry Coach Park holds up to 25 coaches and is free. There is a drop-off point in front of The Lowry.
CAR PARKING INFORMATION
The Lowry does not have its own car park however parking is available at the Quayside multi-storey car park (formally Lowry Outlet).
You can purchase a car park ticket via The Lowry which can be used at the Quayside – however this must be purchased more than 24hrs before your visit. Please note Quayside pay stations only accept card payments.
Lowry PrePaid Car Parking
Pre Pay for your Parking.
Parking is valid all day. This voucher does not guarantee you a space. We advise you to arrive early to avoid disappointment.
If booking 10 days in advance we will post your Car Park exit ticket to you in the post. If booking withing 10 days of your visit you will need to collect it from the Box Office counter.