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

The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester is to line 256 bus which costs £2 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £9 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Old Trafford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warwick Road and arriving at Dickinson Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Old Trafford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wharfside and arriving at St Peter's Square. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Old Trafford to Manchester?

The distance between Old Trafford and Manchester is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester without a car is to tram which takes 18 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The tram from Wharfside to St Peter's Square takes 11 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Old Trafford to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Warwick Road station.

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

Old Trafford to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Wharfside station.

Where does the Old Trafford to Manchester bus arrive?

Old Trafford to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Dickinson Street station.

Where does the Old Trafford to Manchester train arrive?

Old Trafford to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at St Peter's Square station.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3600+ hotels available in Manchester.

Old Trafford to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 256 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Old Trafford to Manchester by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Wharfside to St Peter's Squaretram Red Line / ...
18 min
£1–3
Line 256 bus
1. Take the bus from Warwick Road to Dickinson Streetbus 256 / ...
23 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Trafford to Manchestertaxi 3.2 mi
8 min
£9–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Old Trafford to Manchesterwalk 3.1 mi
1h

Old Trafford to Manchester by foot and bus

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Wharfside to St Peter's Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Warwick Road to Dickinson Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 19 min.

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