What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Central to Old Trafford?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Central to Old Trafford is to line 255 bus which costs £2 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Central to Old Trafford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Central to Old Trafford is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs £7 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Central and Old Trafford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Deansgate Station station and arriving at Warwick Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Central and Old Trafford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Deansgate-Castlefield and arriving at Wharfside. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Manchester Central to Old Trafford?

The distance between Manchester Central and Old Trafford is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester Central to Old Trafford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Central to Old Trafford without a car is to line 255 bus which takes 24 min and costs £2.

How long does it take to get from Manchester Central to Old Trafford?

The line 255 bus from Deansgate Station to Warwick Road takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester Central to Old Trafford bus from?

Manchester Central to Old Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Deansgate Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Central to Old Trafford train from?

Manchester Central to Old Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate-Castlefield station.

Where does the Manchester Central to Old Trafford bus arrive?

Manchester Central to Old Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Warwick Road station.

Where does the Manchester Central to Old Trafford train arrive?

Manchester Central to Old Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Wharfside station.

Where can I stay near Old Trafford?

There are 3650+ hotels available in Old Trafford.

Manchester Central to Old Trafford - 5 ways to travel via line 255 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Central to Old Trafford by bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Line 255 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Deansgate Station to Warwick Roadbus 255
24 min
£2
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfsidetram Red Line
25 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester Central to Old Traffordtaxi 2.1 mi
4 min
£7–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester Central to Old Traffordwalk 2.7 mi
51 min
Line 255 bus via White City
1. Take the bus from Deansgate Station to White Citybus 255
25 min
£2

Manchester Central to Old Trafford by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.8 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Manchester Central, England and Old Trafford, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from Deansgate Station to Warwick Road every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Metrolink operates a vehicle from Deansgate-Castlefield to Wharfside every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 8 min.

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