- Distance: 3 mi
- Duration: 18 min
The average train between Manchester and Trafford takes 18 min and the fastest train takes 15 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Manchester to Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Manchester and Trafford. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Trafford at 9:02 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Trafford station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Manchester to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Manchester to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Parkway station.
The distance between Manchester and Trafford is 6.1 km. The road distance is 5 km.
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 20 min.
