{"id":112,"date":"2018-05-25T13:18:31","date_gmt":"2018-05-25T13:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/wythenshawe\/?page_id=112"},"modified":"2025-12-24T11:11:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T11:11:32","slug":"getting-to-the-hospital","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mft.nhs.uk\/wythenshawe\/patients-visitors\/visitors\/getting-to-the-hospital\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting to the hospital"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  1. \n\n Walk<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  2. \n\n Cycle<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  3. \n\n Bus<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  4. \n\n Train<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  5. \n\n Tram<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  6. \n\n Car<\/a>\n\n <\/li>
  7. \n\n Accessibility and Specialist requirements<\/a>\n\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]We strongly recommend using active travel or public transport to get to Wythenshawe Hospital. The car parks are often busy, and parking is often oversubscribed. All our hospitals are served by many bus routes and other community and sustainable transport options.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For information about public transport services please contact\u00a0Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) on 0161 244 1000. Their lines are open between 7.00 am and 8.00 pm on Monday to Friday, and from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm on weekends and bank holidays, <\/span>you can also visit their website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    You can plan your journey by any mode of transport using the <\/span>TfGM journey planning tool.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”walk”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Walk<\/h2>\n

    Walking is an excellent, low cost, way to get some exercise into a busy schedule. Whether you\u2019re walking the whole way, to a bus stop, Metrolink or train station, the steps add up. Plan your route on the <\/span>TfGM journey planner<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”cycle”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Cycle<\/h2>\n

    Wythenshawe Hospital is located in a suburban area with many parks nearby, so you may find it a pleasant experience to cycle to the hospital.\u00a0We have cycle racks to lock your bike up across the hospital site. Please note, all users leave their bikes at their own risk and the Trust is not liable for stolen or damaged bikes.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Visit Cycle Streets for a personalised cycling map and directions to our site<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”bus”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Bus<\/h2>\n

    Wythenshawe Hospital is well served by buses, and six regular services stop at the Hospital lay-by.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For live departures please check <\/span>Stop A<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    TfGM also provides <\/span>this summary<\/span><\/a> of which buses serve the Wythenshawe Hospital site, and the journey times to our hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Community transport<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Local Link is a service which allows passengers within certain areas of Greater Manchester to book door-to-door journeys. Please visit the <\/span>Local Link TfGM website<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”train”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Train<\/h2>\n

    Our nearest railway stations are Manchester Airport, Navigation Road and Altrincham. These are a short walk, cycle, or bus ride from Wythenshawe Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Live departures and arrivals from Manchester Airport Station can be seen <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> on the National Rail Enquiries website.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Live departures and arrivals from Altrincham can be seen <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> on the National Rail Enquiries website.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”tram”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Tram<\/h2>\n

    Wythenshawe is close to the Metrolink \u2018blue\u2019 line, and the nearest tram stop is at Roundthorn, which is a five minute walk from the centre of the Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester site for details of trams to and from Roundthorn.<\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”car”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Car<\/h2>\n

    Parking can be in high demand at our hospital so please allow time to find a space when you arrive. For specific information about car parking, <\/span>please visit this webpage<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    For personalised directions to the main car park close to Entrance 3, <\/span>please click here<\/span><\/a> and enter your starting location.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Electric Vehicle Charging<\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

    We currently have no public facilities for electric vehicle charging at Wythenshawe Hospital.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]\n \n \n <\/svg>Top<\/span>\n<\/a>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=”access”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

    Accessibility and Specialist requirements<\/h2>\n

    View access information for each of our sites<\/a> (availability of accessible lifts, low payment counters, assisted access entrances etc.).<\/p>\n