Manchester commands an excellent geographical position with fantastic transport links close to hand.

The city is at the hub of the UK's transport network, with the M602, M60, M61 and M62 motorways all within the city boundaries providing links for the north, south, east and west.

If you prefer rail travel the city has four railway stations Piccadilly, Victoria, Deansgate and Oxford Road.

For those travelling from further afield, Manchester Airport handles 22 million passengers a year traveling to over 200 destinations, and our international athletes will all come through this airport.

Car Parking

Car parking is available at each of our competition venues.

Manchester Regional Arena

Spectators can park free of charge in the North Car Park through Gate 2 (accessed from the A6010) A coach drop off point for schools and large groups is found on the concourse (access through gate 13) and coaches may park in car park 7. Please see map below for more details (click the map to download.

Manchester Aquatics Centre

Spectators can park in the NCP multi-storey car park on  Booth Street East. A coach drop off point is available near the aquatics centre (please see map below) and coaches may then park at the Regional Arena.