What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Trafford?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Trafford is to bus via Ashburton Road West which costs £17 - £35 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Trafford?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Trafford is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Trafford. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Parkway via London Euston, Piccadilly and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Croydon to Trafford?

The distance between Croydon and Trafford is 202 miles. The road distance is 199.9 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Trafford without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Trafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Trafford?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Croydon to Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Trafford train from?

Croydon to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Trafford?

The best way to get from Croydon to Trafford is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £55 and takes 5h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £180 - £550 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Croydon to Trafford train arrive?

Croydon to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Trafford is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Croydon to Trafford.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3512+ hotels available in Trafford.

Croydon to Trafford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

There are 8 ways to get from Croydon to Trafford by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 37m
£45–208
Bus via Ashburton Road West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 53m
£17–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
5h 51m
£18–51
Drive 198.7 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Traffordcar 198.7 mi
4h 3m
£48–69
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkwaytram
4h 15m
£80–233
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
5h 47m
£184–529
Fly from London Gatwick Airport
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LGW - MAN
5h 16m
£57–204
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 41m
£82–216

Croydon to Trafford by train, foot, and tram

310Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.4 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Trafford, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–190 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £9–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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