Travel by car

All approach routes for cars travelling here are clearly signposted 'The University of Manchester'.

Campus address

The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL.

Parking

Car parking is available at the University. If you have an appointment with a member of staff, they may be able to provide you with a parking permit for the day.

The nearest public multi-storey car parks to the University are:

  • Booth Street West car park (M15 6AR)
  • Circle Square car park (M1 7ED)
  • Aquatics Centre car park (M13 9SS)

Please note: when special events are on (such as graduation and open days), parking is extremely limited. We strongly recommend that you use public transport to reach campus at these times, unless travelling by car is essential. 

Access to Car Park D (Booth Street West car park) has changed and is now from Higher Cambridge Street for the duration of development work at the University’s Alliance Manchester Business School.

If you're attending one of our open days, please read our car parking information.

Electric vehicle charging points

University charging points are:

Booth Street West multi-storey car park

  • Ground floor – four bays – Be.EV
  • First floor – six bays – bp pulse

Cecil Street (car park E)

  • Four bays – bp pulse

You can find our more about charging electric vehicles on our estate’s website: Electric vehicle charging points.