What is the cheapest way to get from Stretford to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Stretford to Manchester is to taxi which costs and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Stretford to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Stretford to Manchester is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between Stretford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sydney Street and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

Is there a direct train between Stretford and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trafford Park and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Stretford to Manchester?

The distance between Stretford and Manchester is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Stretford to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Stretford to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Stretford to Manchester?

The train from Trafford Park to Manchester Oxford Road takes 8 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Stretford to Manchester bus from?

Stretford to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Sydney Street station.

Where do I catch the Stretford to Manchester train from?

Stretford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Trafford Park station.

Train or bus from Stretford to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stretford to Manchester is to train which takes 8 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 263 bus, which costs £2 and takes 29 min.

Where does the Stretford to Manchester bus arrive?

Stretford to Manchester bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Stretford to Manchester train arrive?

Stretford to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

How do I get a train ticket from Stretford to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3622+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Stretford to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stretford and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Stretford to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 263 bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Stretford to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, foot, tram, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Trafford Park to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
8 min
£1–3
Line 263 bus
1. Take the bus from Sydney Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 256 / ...
29 min
£2
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Stretford to Manchesterrideshare 4.7 mi
23 min
£3
Walk
1. Take the walk from Stretford to Manchesterwalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Stretford to St Peter's Squaretram Green Line / ...
15 min
£2–3
Line 150 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Derbyshire Lane to Chorlton Metrolink Stopbus 150
2. Take the tram from Chorlton to Market Streettram Navy Line
40 min
£4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Stretford to Manchestertaxi 4.7 mi
12 min

Stretford to Manchester by train

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Stretford, Trafford, England and Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Trafford Park to Manchester Oxford Road every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Sydney Street to Piccadilly Gardens every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 29 min.

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