What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Trafford Centre?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Trafford Centre is to line 250 bus which costs £2 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to The Trafford Centre?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to The Trafford Centre is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs £16 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and The Trafford Centre?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oxford Road Station station and arriving at The Trafford Centre Metrolink Stop. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and The Trafford Centre?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from St Peter's Square and arriving at The Trafford Centre. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Manchester to The Trafford Centre?

The distance between Manchester and The Trafford Centre is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to The Trafford Centre without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to The Trafford Centre without a car is to tram which takes 23 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to The Trafford Centre?

The tram from St Peter's Square to The Trafford Centre takes 23 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Trafford Centre bus from?

Manchester to The Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Oxford Road Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to The Trafford Centre train from?

Manchester to The Trafford Centre train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from St Peter's Square station.

Where does the Manchester to The Trafford Centre bus arrive?

Manchester to The Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at The Trafford Centre Metrolink Stop station.

Where does the Manchester to The Trafford Centre train arrive?

Manchester to The Trafford Centre train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at The Trafford Centre station.

Can I drive from Manchester to The Trafford Centre?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to The Trafford Centre is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Manchester to The Trafford Centre.

Where can I stay near The Trafford Centre?

There are 3799+ hotels available in The Trafford Centre.

Manchester to The Trafford Centre - 4 ways to travel via tram, and line 250 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to The Trafford Centre by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to The Trafford Centretram Red Line
23 min
£2–4
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to The Trafford Centre Metrolink Stopbus 250
31 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to The Trafford Centretaxi 6.3 mi
12 min
£16–20
Drive 6.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to The Trafford Centrecar 6.3 mi
12 min
£2–3

Manchester to The Trafford Centre by tram

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and The Trafford Centre, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from St Peter's Square to The Trafford Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Oxford Road Station to The Trafford Centre Metrolink Stop every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 31 min.

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