There are 7 ways to get from Central London to Old Trafford by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 48m£76–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 53m£27–101Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 39m£42–104Drive 184.7 mi
- Drive from Central London to Old Traffordcar 184.7 mi
3h 43m£45–65Fly from London Heathrow Airport, tram
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfsidetram
3h 12m£67–275Fly from London City Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 20m£218–394Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 49m£107–247
Central London to Old Trafford by subway, foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to Old Trafford is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Old Trafford is to fly and tram which takes 3h 12m and costs £65 - £280.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Brentford County Court and arriving at Warwick Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Exchange Quay via London Euston and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Central London and Old Trafford is 198 miles. The road distance is 185.8 miles.
The best way to get from Central London to Old Trafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £75 - £150.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Central London to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Central London to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Central London to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from Central London to Old Trafford is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £210 - £400 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Central London, England and Old Trafford, England?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brentford County Court to Old Trafford via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 6h 39m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £180–390
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £160–550
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £180–390
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £180–390
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £180–390
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £160–550
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London City Airport to Manchester Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfside
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Central London to Old Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Central London to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Old Trafford is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Central London to Old Trafford.
There are 3655+ hotels available in Old Trafford.