• Within the centre of Manchester city, the speed limit is 30mph(48kph). The start and finish of these limits are clearly marked. Of late, 20mph (32 kph) limits have been imposed in certain residential and built-up areas.
• Dual carriageways on the outskirts of the city have a speed limit of 60mph(96 kph).
• Motorways leading to Manchester city have a speed limit of 70mph(112 kph).

• A57 (M): Named after the denizens of Manchester, ‘the highway in the sky’ or the Mancunian Way, acts as a bypass for central Manchester. It starts at Hulme and ends at Ardwick.
• Deansgate is one of the city's oldest roads that connects many parts of the city centre. It runs from Manchester Cathedral to Beetham Tower.
• The A628 connects Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire. Take this scenic road to explore the Pennine Hills and the breathtaking landscape of the Peak District National Park.

• There are several one-way streets in Manchester city centre, so make sure you read all road signs carefully. Expect to encounter heavy traffic on match days, especially on the roads leading to both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadiums.
• Peak traffic hours in Manchester occur during weekday mornings from around 7:30 am to 9:30 am, and weekday evenings from approximately 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Explore Liverpool’s spectacularly contrasting cathedrals at either ends of Hope Street, get a dose of maritime history at the Royal Albert Dock, and whether you are a Red or a Blue - plan a tour of the two football clubs.

• Head west on the M62 motorway towards Liverpool.
• Continue on the M62 for approximately 34 miles.
• As you approach Liverpool, follow the signs for the city centre