There are 5 ways to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) by tram, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Trafford Bar to Manchester Airporttram Navy Line
1h 1m£3–5Drive 8.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN)car 8.1 mi
14 min£2–3Line 263 bus, line 288 bus
- Take the bus from Tesco to Altrincham Interchangebus 263
- Take the bus from Altrincham Interchange to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 288
1h 29m£4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN)taxi 8.1 mi
14 min£20–25Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Old Trafford to Manchester-MAN8.1 mi
14 min
Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £20 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) station. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via Altrincham Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trafford Bar and arriving at Manchester Airport. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
The distance between Old Trafford and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 1m and costs £3 - £5.
The tram from Trafford Bar to Manchester Airport takes 42 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Tesco station.
Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Trafford Bar station.
Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Altrincham Interchange station.
What companies run services between Old Trafford, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Trafford Bar to Manchester Airport every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 42 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport The Station via Tesco and Altrincham Interchange in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Trafford Bar to Manchester Airport
- 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 Tesco to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Bus from Altrincham Interchange to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Old Trafford to Manchester-MAN
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £20–25
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Manchester Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Old Trafford to Manchester Airport (MAN).
There are 3693+ hotels available in Manchester Airport (MAN).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Old Trafford and Manchester Airport (MAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.