The train between Trafford and Manchester takes 19 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Trafford to Manchester. 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 20 minutes between Trafford and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trafford is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Manchester at 9:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Trafford station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Trafford to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Parkway station.
Trafford to Manchester train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at St Peter's Square station.
The distance between Trafford and Manchester is 6.1 km. The road distance is 5 km.
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Parkway to St Peter's Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 19 min.