There are 6 ways to get from Stretford to Manchester Arena by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Stretford to Victoriatram Green Line
24 min£2–3Line 256 bus
- Take the bus from Sevenways to Piccadilly Gardensbus 256
49 min£2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Stretford to Manchester Arenataxi 4.8 mi
10 min£13–16Walk
- Take the foot from Stretford to Manchester Arenawalk 4.9 mi
1h 35mLine 150 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Derbyshire Lane to Chorlton Metrolink Stopbus 150
- Take the tram from Chorlton to Victoriatram Navy Line / ...
38 min£4–5Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Stretford to Manchester4.7 mi
37 min£3
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stretford to Manchester Arena is to line 256 bus which costs £2 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Stretford to Manchester Arena is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £13 - £16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sevenways and arriving at Piccadilly Gardens. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Stretford and arriving at Victoria. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Stretford and Manchester Arena is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Stretford to Manchester Arena without a car is to tram which takes 24 min and costs £2 - £3.
The tram from Stretford to Victoria takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Stretford to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Sevenways station.
Stretford to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Stretford station.
Stretford to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
What companies run services between Stretford, Trafford, England and Manchester Arena, England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Stretford to Victoria every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Sevenways to Piccadilly Gardens every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Stretford to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Chorlton to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Sevenways to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Derbyshire Lane to Chorlton Metrolink Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Stretford to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Estimated price
- £13–16
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
ASAPPcars Ltd
- Phone
- +44 161 477 3666
- Website
- asappcars.com
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 483 1099
- Website
- lynxtaxis.uk
Metro Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 480 8000
- Website
- metro-taxis.com
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Stretford to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.
There are 3613+ hotels available in Manchester Arena.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Stretford and Manchester Arena. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.