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Getting to Manchester could not be easier and the journey can even become part of the incentive experience, thanks to the fast and luxurious transport options available. And given that Manchester is centrally located, exploring other UK destinations as part of an incentive trip is easy.
Manchester Airport offers convenient, direct flights to over 200 destinations and is just 20 minutes from Manchester city centre
The ultimate in flexibility and luxury private air travel can easily be accommodated into any incentive programme.
Arrive at Manchester Airport's private jet centre and be greeted at the steps of the aircraft by a limousine that will speed guests to a final destination in style. Minimal airport formalities and a check-in time of just five minutes before departure on your outward journey mean this really is the way to travel. For onward air connections around Manchester, many incentive venues offer helipads and the Manchester business tourism team can help co-ordinate helicopter and private jet transportation from anywhere in the world.
Most major cities in the UK have direct rail services to Manchester, many of which offer standard and first class travel as well as group reservations and ticketing.
For an entrance with a difference, arrive by ship at The Quays or in the heart of Manchester by traditional narrow boat.
Opened in 1894 to enable the merchants of Manchester to avoid using the Port of Liverpool, The Manchester Ship Canal is a unique inland waterway for "big ships" and can provide a scenic route to Manchester from the Irish Sea. Charter a vessel from the Port of Liverpool and your guests can discover Manchester's ingenious industrial heritage as part of their arrival.
Canals were at the heart of the development of industrial Manchester; today the regenerated narrow waterways provide a relaxed route to arrive in Manchester. Travel is possible from all over the UK via the national canal network which once formed the backbone of industrial Britain. Narrow boats accommodating up to 50 people can be chartered with ease and provide guests with an enjoyable element of an inventive experience.
Manchester is connected to the rest of the UK through an excellent motorway network, making travel by private car, limousine or coach an easy option.