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

The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Arena is to line 256 bus which costs £2 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Arena is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs £10 - £12.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warwick Road and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wharfside and arriving at Victoria. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Old Trafford to Manchester Arena?

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

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

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Arena without a car is to tram which takes 29 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The tram from Wharfside to Victoria takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Where does the Old Trafford to Manchester Arena bus arrive?

Old Trafford to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Old Trafford to Manchester Arena train arrive?

Old Trafford to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Where can I stay near Manchester Arena?

There are 3613+ hotels available in Manchester Arena.

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

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Wharfside to Victoriatram Red Line
29 min
£1–3
Line 256 bus
1. Take the bus from Warwick Road to Piccadilly Gardensbus 256 / ...
41 min
£2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Trafford to Manchester Arenataxi 3.3 mi
6 min
£10–12
Walk
1. Take the foot from Old Trafford to Manchester Arenawalk 3.1 mi
1h

Old Trafford to Manchester Arena by foot and tram

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 29 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Wharfside to Victoria every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Warwick Road to Piccadilly Gardens every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 21 min.

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