Manchester The Lowry Theatre

The Lowry is a combined theatre and gallery complex situated in Salford Quays, in Salford. It is named after the early 20th century painter, L. S. Lowry, known for this paintings of industrial scenes in North West England.

By Car

The Lowry is 10 minutes drive from Manchester City Centre, 20 minutes drive from Manchester Airport, and a quarter of a mile from the motorway network, giving access from all over the North West and beyond.

From the M60 take junction 12 for the M602. Salford Quays is a quarter of a mile from junction 3 of the M602. Follow the brown Lowry logo signs.

By Train

After exiting the train at Oxford Road walk up Oxford Road towards St Peter’s Square. At St Peter’s Square board an Eccles tram, alighting at Harbour City.
After exiting the train at Piccadilly Station head towards the tram station which is clearly signposted and located beneath the train station. Board an Eccles tram alighting at Harbour City.

By Bus

The Number 9 bus links Salford Crescent rail station and Salford Shopping City with The Lowry and Media City UK.

Buses that go along the Quays and past The Lowry:
69 – Eccles – Stretford. A regular service until 6pm excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Buses that stop on Eccles New Road (20 mins walk to The Lowry):
27 – Swinton – Manchester. A regular service excluding Sundays and Bank Holidays.
25 – Bolton – Manchester. An evening, Sunday and Bank Holiday service.
33 – Wigan – Manchester. A regular service.
63 – Brookhouse – Manchester. An evening, Sunday and Bank Holiday service.

Buses that stop on Trafford Wharf Road (10 mins walk to The Lowry):
290 & 291 – Flixton – Manchester. An early morning and regular afternoon & evening service. No weekend or Bank Holiday service.

Buses that stop on Trafford Road (20 mins walk to The Lowry):
51 – Old Trafford – Manchester. A regular service excluding evenings, Sundays and Bank Holidays.
52 – Old Trafford – Manchester. A regular service excluding evenings.