The average train between Grays and Trafford Centre takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Grays to Trafford Centre. 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 every 30 minutes between Grays and Trafford Centre. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grays is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Trafford Centre at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grays to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Grays station and arriving at Trafford Centre station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Grays to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London Euston station.
Grays to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Grays and Trafford Centre is 286.2 km. The road distance is 339 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.