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 line 255 bus which costs £2 and takes 28 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 £7 - £9.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warwick Road and arriving at Deansgate Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 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 8 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 22 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 8 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 Bee Network, depart from Warwick Road 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 Bee Network, arrive at Deansgate 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 3650+ hotels available in Manchester Central.

Old Trafford to Manchester Central - 4 ways to travel via tram, taxi, and foot

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

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Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Wharfside to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram Red Line
22 min
£1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Old Trafford to Manchester Centraltaxi 2.1 mi
4 min
£7–9
Walk
1. Take the foot 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

Old Trafford to Manchester Central by foot and tram

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 22 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 8 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Warwick Road to Deansgate Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 13 min.

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