The average train between London and Old Trafford takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 every 2 hours between London and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 33m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from London 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 London to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
London to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between London and Old Trafford is 262.2 km. The road distance is 299 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m.