After Manchester - where next?
If you're thinking about working at a university but don't want to move from Manchester, is it realistic to commute to another institution?
There are over 30 universities within a 2 hour commute of Manchester (many much closer).
Use our interactive Google Map to explore your potential next step - includes links to university websites, job sites and example commute times (legend and notes below map).
Could you commute from Manchester?
Legend and notes:
Shortest travel times by car or public transport, as indicated by Google maps - travelling after 5pm to Manchester Piccadilly station:
- Green pins - within 30 minutes
- Blue pins - within 1 hour
- Purple pins - within 1 hour 30 minutes
- Orange pins - within 2 hours
Notes:
- Travel times vary considerably and unfortunately may significantly exceed the minimums shown.
- All other universities are outside a 2 hour radius for peak travel times. However, travelling outside peak times may bring several other universities within realistic reach for occasional commuting.
