The average train between Waterloo Station and Old Trafford takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 58m • 2 changes


3h 4m • 2 changes


3h 2m • 2 changes


2h 50m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Waterloo Station to Old Trafford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Old Trafford train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), 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 £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m.