The average train between Waterloo Station and Old Trafford takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waterloo Station 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 30 minutes between Waterloo Station and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Waterloo Station 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 Waterloo Station to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from London Euston station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly station via Manchester Piccadilly station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Waterloo Station to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Old Trafford is 263.1 km. The road distance is 302 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.