Old Man AndrewsGunny Fishcake Rubbish for us , train would've to be a 7am departure to arrive at 11am'ish Manchester , otherwise crack of dawn up the M6
Just go up the night before and stay in a 4 star hotel like I am. Way less hassle.
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this.
Didsbury for a decent curry, few pints in the Met and tram back into centre.