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How to get fromRugby to Old Traffordby train, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Rugby to Old Trafford by train, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Wharfsidetram tram Replacement Bus
    1h 53m
    £35–57
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 20m
    £21–33
  3. Drive  111 mi

    1. Drive from Rugby to Old Traffordcar car 111 mi
    1h 58m
    £28–40
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 35m
    £44–77

Rugby to Old Trafford by train, tram, and foot

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rugby, England and Old Trafford, England?

You can take a bus from Northcote Road to Old Trafford via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Warwick Road in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, Cross Country operates a train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 59m.

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