There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Manchester Airport to Trafford Bartram Navy Line
42 min£3–5Drive 8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Barcar 8 mi
13 min£2–3Line 288 bus, line 263 bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Altrincham Interchangebus 288
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Trafford Barbus 263
1h 9m£4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bartaxi 8 mi
13 min£20–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Trafford Bar8 mi
13 min
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs £20 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Trafford Bar. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Trafford Bar via Altrincham Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Trafford Bar. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Trafford Bar is 10 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar without a car is to tram which takes 42 min and costs £3 - £5.
The tram from Manchester Airport to Trafford Bar takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Altrincham Interchange station.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Trafford Bar, England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Manchester Airport to Trafford Bar every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Trafford Bar via Altrincham Interchange in around 1h 9m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Manchester Airport to Trafford Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Trafford Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Trafford Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Estimated price
- £20–24
A Carr Taxis Wilmslow
- Phone
- +44 1625 541 347
- Website
- acarrtaxis-wilmslow.co.uk
A Wilmslow Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 1625 530 161
- Website
- awilmslowtaxiservice.co.uk
Mayo Cab
- Phone
- +44 7951 865 108
Wilsmslow Taxi
- Phone
- +44 1625 527 963
- Website
- wilmslowtaxi.co.uk
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
ASAPPcars Ltd
- Phone
- +44 161 477 3666
- Website
- asappcars.com
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 483 1099
- Website
- lynxtaxis.uk
Metro Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 480 8000
- Website
- metro-taxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Trafford Bar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Trafford Bar.
There are 3658+ hotels available in Trafford Bar.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Trafford Bar. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.