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How to get fromPrestwich to Old Traffordby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Prestwich to Old Trafford by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Prestwich to Old Traffordtram tram Green Line
    47 min
    £3–5

  2. Drive  6.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prestwich to Old Traffordcar car 6.4 mi
    14 min
    £2–3

  3. Bus, line 263 bus

    1. Take the bus from Longfield Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Warwick Roadbus bus 256 / ...
    1h 5m
    £4

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Prestwich to Old Traffordtaxi taxi 6.4 mi
    14 min

  5. Tram via Trafford Bar

    1. Take the tram from Prestwich to Trafford Bartram tram Green Line
    51 min
    £2–4

Prestwich to Old Trafford by tram and foot

Calendar309Weekly Services
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket£3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8 mi
  • Duration: 47 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Prestwich to Old Trafford every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Old Trafford via Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Warwick Road in around 1h 5m.

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