M56 south or M62 east: planning a long move out of Manchester
The way out depends on the destination. South, the A5103 Princess Parkway leads to the M56 and the M6, and that is the route for Birmingham at about 87 miles, Bristol at about 168 and London at about 200. North, the M60 and M61 join the M6 for the Lake District and Edinburgh, about 213 miles. East, the M62 crosses the Pennines to Leeds, and the M1 and A1(M) carry on to Newcastle.
A London or Edinburgh move takes one or two days, settled at the quote, so the plan matters more than on a short one. Loading starts at the agreed time, the van goes straight through with breaks, and keys at the new address need to be ready for the arrival time. For a city street at the far end, check with that council whether a parking suspension is worth booking. Upright pianos go with notice, and everything is strapped for the motorway.
Keys, parking and timing for a long move from Manchester
- Confirm the key release time at the new address before booking the day
- Ask the council at the far end about a parking suspension if the new street is busy
- Pack a bag for the first night that travels with you, not in the van
- Say if any furniture has to come apart, so it is done in Manchester and rebuilt on arrival
- Give a contact number for the far end in case the new keys are with an agent
Manchester homes long moves start from
- Ancoats and the city centreflats where young professionals move on for a new job
- Fallowfield and Withingtongraduates moving to their first job in another city
- Didsbury and Chorltonfamily houses moving south or north
- Wythenshawe and Northendenhomes close to the M56 for the run south
- Levenshulmeterraces on the A6 side of the city
Long runs out of Manchester
- Manchester → Londonthe A5103, M56, M6 and M1, about 200 miles
- Manchester → Edinburghthe M60, M61, M6 and A74(M), about 213 miles
- Bradford → Manchester39 miles on the M62, 60 to 80 minutes, before loading
Miles, load and the day: a long-distance Manchester price
The miles to the new home, the size of the load and the access at both ends are all in the fixed price, agreed before the day. See how we quote for the full breakdown.
Long-Distance Removals in Manchester: your questions
Do you do removals from Manchester to London?
Yes, by arrangement. It is about 200 miles by the M56, M6 and M1, so the move takes one or two days, settled at the quote, and the price covers the whole run.
Will the same driver load and unload?
Yes. One driver loads in Manchester, drives the van and unloads at the new home, so the same person handles everything at both ends.
Can you move me from Manchester to Scotland?
Yes, by arrangement. Edinburgh is about 213 miles by the M6 and A74(M), and the timing is agreed in the quote.
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