The average train between Essex and Old Trafford takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex to Old Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Essex and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Old Trafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Essex to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Old Trafford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Essex to Old Trafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Old Trafford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Essex and Old Trafford is 265.4 km. The road distance is 370 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Old Trafford via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, and Exchange Quay in around 4h 11m.