Travel options

Manchester Met is set right in the heart of the city. Travelling by public transport couldn’t be easier, and Manchester city centre and surrounding areas have a great network of segregated cycle lanes.   

  • Travel options

    There are many transport options to get you around Manchester, find out more about ways to travel and discounts by visiting Transport for Greater Manchester’s (TfGM) dedicated travel page for Manchester Met students

  • Cycling

    Our campus facilities include cycle stands and secure shelters, showers, and changing facilities available to students. 

    Secure cycle shelters 

    Here are the locations of the secure cycle shelters and how to access them.   

    Location  

    How to access them  

    Birley Multi Storey Car Park 

    Swipe access with University ID card 

    Business School - shelter 3 (currently closed until April 2024)  

    Code access, follow BS 3link to obtain code 

    Righton (now located at Geoffrey Manton) 

    Code access, follow R link to obtain code 

    Chester Street (near John Dalton) 

    Code access, follow CS link to obtain code 

    Oxford Road 

    Code access, follow OR link to obtain code 

    Platt Lane 

    Code access, follow PL link to obtain code 

    Archway Student Accommodation students only 

    Contact Archway Student Living reception for further information 

    Birley Student Accommodation students only  

    Contact Archway Student Living reception for further information 

    Cambridge North and South Student Accommodation students only 

    Contact Cambridge Student Living reception to obtain code 

    Cavendish Student Accommodation students only  

    Contact Cambridge Student Living reception to obtain code 

    In addition to the secure shelter provision there are numerous open bike racks across the University campus.  

    For queries about cycle parking and related facilities, please contact the team, email ef.helpdesk@mmu.ac.uk

    Bike security

    • Use a quality D-lock. Manchester Met Security team offer a discounted ‘Gold Standard’ D-Lock at a reduced price of £10 (subject to availability) for students and staff.  

    To purchase, visit the University’s Campus Security Lodge, Vine House (Birley site), 41 Stretford Road.

    • Lock it properly. Try to lock both wheels and the frame of your bike to a stand or immovable object and take any removable accessories such as lights and bike bags with you and always secure your bike to an immovable object. 

    • Park securely. You can park and lock your bike in one of our secure cycle shelters located across campus.  

    Showers and changing 

    There are multiple showering facilities and changing rooms across campus for staff and students.

  • Car

    Students are encouraged to travel to campus using public transport, or by cycling or walking, as there is no student car parking available. 

    Our car parks are monitored with ANPR technology, meaning that any unregistered vehicles parking in campus car parks will receive a parking charge notice. 

    Disabled students 

    Disabled parking spaces are available across campus for those with a disability or medical condition evidenced through their GP/therapist/consultant, or who are European Blue Badge Holders. 

    All disabled students wishing to park a vehicle on campus must apply for a mobility parking permit.  

    To apply for a mobility parking permit please email carpark@mmu.ac.uk to find out what you need to do.  

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