There are 3 ways to get from Rugby to Trafford Centre by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to The Trafford Centretram Replacement Bus
1h 59m£36–57Drive 112.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rugby to Trafford Centrecar 112.4 mi
1h 57m£28–41Bus
- Take the bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Stationbus X1
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 34m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Trafford Centre is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Trafford Centre is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Trafford Centre station. However, there are services departing from Northcote Road and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at The Trafford Centre via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Rugby and Trafford Centre is 106 miles. The road distance is 113 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Trafford Centre without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 59m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Rugby to Trafford Centre, including transfers.
Rugby to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, depart from Cross Cheaping station.
Rugby to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express Coventry, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Trafford Centre, England?
You can take a bus from Northcote Road to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Transport Museum, Cross Cheaping, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Rugby to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to The Trafford Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Cross Cheaping to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
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Rugby to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Trafford Centre is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Rugby to Trafford Centre.
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