Maps and travel
The Vision Centre is based in the Carys Bannister Building (Building 70 on the campus map), close to bus routes along Oxford Road, and Upper Brook Street. The entrance to the building is on Rumford Street
Although we will have some spaces on Dover Street car park, these are limited and so therefore only available for the duration of your stay at the Vision Centre. Please inform us when you book your appointment if you will require car parking facilities.
Details are given below of nearby parking facilities at the University should there are no available parking spaces on Dover Street car park. In addition, some buses should you be using public transport are also shown.
For further travel information, maps of the University Campus and maps of the town centre, please see the University of Manchester Maps and travel pages.
Additional car parking facilities
Booth Street West Multi-Storey Car Park
Telephone: 0161 275 2990
Staff and public parking. Open 6am to midnight all week.
Tariffs:
Up to 3 hours - £3
3-6 hours - £5
6-10 hours - £8
10-24 hours - £10
4pm-midnight - £2
(must leave before midnight, including Friday or the day rate will apply)
Charles Street Multi - Storey Car Park
Telephone: 0161 276 2449
Staff and public parking. Open 24 hours
Tariffs:
Up to 3 hours - £3
3-6 hours - £5
6-10 hours - £8
10-24 hours - £10
4pm-midnight - £2
(must leave before midnight, including Friday or the day rate will apply)
Cecil Street Car Park
Telephone: 0161 275 2944
Mainly permit holders but limited visitor parking. Open 24 hours
Visitors £3 up to 4pm (subject to availability)
£2 from 4pm to midnight
Pay and display machines. Correct change is required for payment machines
Booth Street East Multi - Storey Car Park (Aquatics)
Note: The car park is controlled and operated by NCP for and on behalf of Manchester City Council.
There are 600 dedicated spaces for the sole use of university permit holders. 400 spaces are available to the general public.
Tariffs:
Up to 2 hours - £2
2-4 hours - £3.50
4-10 hours - £5
10-24 hours - £7.50
Dilworth Street Car Park
Telephone: 0161 275 2861
Mainly permit holders but limited visitor parking
Visitors £2 after 4pm and at weekends
Pay and display machines. Correct change is required for payment machines
Buses
If you are coming via public transport the following buses will drop you off near the Oxford Road campus:
For stops on Oxford Road: 15, 16. 41. 42. 42A. 43. 44. 48. 50. 85. 86. 111. 130. 142. 143. 145. 147. 157. 191. 197. 250. 251. 253. 263. 290. 291. X57
For stops on Upper Brook Street: 30. 50.173
From Cross Street outside Boots: 47. 87. 50. 143. 197. 291
From Piccadilly Train Station: 147