Manchester Trams - Fare price to Media City?

socks_uk

My husband and I are visiting Manchester for the day next week. We are planning to come early and park at the back of Picadilly Station where we parked in June for (about) £2.50 all day.

Later on (5pm), we are going to Media City to be in the audience of Countdown, which finishes at around 8pm. According to their website, parking at The Garage is £4.50 for 3 hours or £5.50 for 4 hours, etc.

I'm wondering if the return tram fare to Media City would be cheaper or more expensive for us than paying the parking fees. I can't seem to find the fare prices on the Metrolink website. Hope someone can help.

wealdroam

The Metrolink Ticket Selector says an adult off peak return from Piccadilly to MediaCityUK is £2.90.

cte1111

You could park at the Lowry Outlet mall for free, as long as you spend over £5.

socks_uk

cte1111 wrote: »

You could park at the Lowry Outlet mall for free, as long as you spend over £5.

Sounds like a plan... I'd rather pay £5 for 'something' than parking fees. Is it walking distance and is there a time limit please?

LimeLight

The Lowry is just across the road. Not sure about the time limit

Quentin

At the Lowry, a £5 purchase gets you 4 hours free, then reduced charges after 4 hours (eg if you stay 6 hours the charge would be £2.50)

socks_uk

Thank you... I think the Lowry is the answer!