GETTING TO Z-ARTS
Training takes place at Z-arts, and the full address is Z-arts, 335 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA.
The Bee Network, run by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), is an integrated transport system that makes it easier to travel around the area – visit the website for more travel details, including Travel Cards and prices.
Bus
• There are many bus routes to Z-arts and around Manchester; visit tfgm.com to find student discounts on bus travel
• Since September 2022, single bus fares in Greater Manchester have been capped at £2
• You can buy an unlimited Bee AnyBus Day travel card for £5 directly from the bus driver
Train
• There are two main train stations: Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly
• From Piccadilly Station, it’s a five-minute walk to Piccadilly Gardens, where you can catch a bus to Z-arts
• If you’re aged 16–25, you can get a Railcard for £35 a year or £80 for three years, giving you 1/3 off many train fares. Buy it online at 16-25railcard.co.uk or 26-30railcard.co.uk
Cycling and Walking
• Z-arts is next to Hulme Park and close to the city centre
• Starling Bank Bikes are available to hire
Car
• There is plenty of street parking nearby on roads like Ancroft Street, with Pay and Display meters
• Disabled parking is available at the front of the building, and some nearby streets offer free parking for 1 to 3 hours
• For details on access, permits, or fines, visit the Manchester City Council’s website.
