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

The cheapest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Central is to taxi which costs and takes 4 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Central is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs .

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sir Alex Ferguson Way and arriving at Manchester Central Convention Complex. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wharfside and arriving at Deansgate-Castlefield. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Old Trafford to Manchester Central?

The distance between Old Trafford and Manchester Central is 2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Old Trafford to Manchester Central without a car is to tram which takes 28 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The tram from Wharfside to Deansgate-Castlefield takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Old Trafford to Manchester Central bus services, operated by SightSeeing Manchester, depart from Sir Alex Ferguson Way station.

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

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

Where does the Old Trafford to Manchester Central bus arrive?

Old Trafford to Manchester Central bus services, operated by SightSeeing Manchester, arrive at Manchester Central Convention Complex station.

Where does the Old Trafford to Manchester Central train arrive?

Old Trafford to Manchester Central train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.

Where can I stay near Manchester Central?

There are 3612+ hotels available in Manchester Central.

Old Trafford to Manchester Central - 5 ways to travel via tram, bus, and taxi

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Wharfside to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram Red Line / ...
28 min
£1–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sir Alex Ferguson Way to Manchester Central Convention Complexbus T1
33 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Trafford to Manchester Centraltaxi 2.1 mi
4 min
Walk
1. Take the walk from Old Trafford to Manchester Centralwalk 2.7 mi
51 min
Line 255 bus
1. Take the bus from Warwick Road to Deansgate Stationbus 255
28 min
£2

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Wharfside to Deansgate-Castlefield every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, SightSeeing Manchester operates a bus from Sir Alex Ferguson Way to Manchester Central Convention Complex 3 times a day, and the journey takes 25 min.

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