Manchester is, of course, home to the world-famous footbal clubs Manchester United and Manchester City. Besides being a city of footbal, Manchester is a wonderful place to visit, also for non-footbal fans...

Dubbed (unofficially) "The Capital of the North", Manchester is known for its influence on the histories of industry and music, as well as its world-renowned sporting connections. It is seen by many as the 'second city' of the United Kingdom (though others may suggest this is Birmingham), and is home to the UK's largest airport outside London. As the most visited city in England by overseas visitors aside from the capital, a multitude of shopping, cultural and entertainment facilities set out to charm travellers and students alike.

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Airport

To and from the airport:

Train

Manchester Airport's rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. There is a frequent service between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city centre. The journey time takes 20 minutes and costs £4

Bus

The 24-hour Skyline bus 43 operates to the city centre. The journey takes approximately 60 minutes and costs £2.90

More information to be found at: To/from the airport

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Airlines

Scheduled Airlines from the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany: Brussels Airlines, Easyjet, Flybe, Germania, Germanwings, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair