What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford is to line 250 bus which costs £2 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs £13 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Trafford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Charlotte Street and arriving at Praed Road. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Trafford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Peter's Square and arriving at Parkway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Trafford is 4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford bus from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Charlotte Street station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford train from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Piccadilly station.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford bus arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Praed Road station.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford train arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Cornbrook station.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3804+ hotels available in Trafford.

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford - 5 ways to travel via tram

Q: How do I travel from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford without a car is to tram via Cornbrook which takes 27 min and costs £2 - £6.

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

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Tram via Cornbrook
best
1. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Cornbrooktram Purple Line / ...
2. Take the tram from Cornbrook to Parkwaytram Red Line
27 min
£3–5
Line 250 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Praed Roadbus 250
35 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Traffordtaxi 5 mi
9 min
£13–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Traffordwalk 5 mi
1h 37m
Tram
1. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Parkwaytram Red Line
31 min
£2–3

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Trafford by tram

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Distance: 3.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Trafford, England?

You can take a vehicle from Piccadilly to Parkway via Cornbrook in around 27 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Charlotte Street to Praed Road every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 27 min.

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