There are 2 ways to get from Stafford to Old Trafford by train, tram, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Stafford to Old Trafford is to drive which costs £13 - £19 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Stafford to Old Trafford is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £13 - £19.
No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Stafford and arriving at Wharfside via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
The distance between Stafford and Old Trafford is 57 miles. The road distance is 53.7 miles.
The best way to get from Stafford to Old Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Stafford to Old Trafford, including transfers.
Stafford to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stafford to Old Trafford is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Stafford to Old Trafford.
There are 3593+ hotels available in Old Trafford.
What companies run services between Stafford, England and Old Trafford, England?
There is no direct connection from Stafford to Old Trafford. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Wharfside, then walk to Old Trafford. Alternatively, you can drive from Stafford to Old Trafford in around 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Wharfside
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Metrolink
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