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How to get fromCroydon to Traffordby train, bus, car, plane or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Croydon to Trafford by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 37m
    £45–208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 540 / ...
    5h 52m
    £19–56

  3. Drive 198.7 mi

    1. Drive from Croydon to Traffordcar car 198.7 mi
    4h 3m
    £49–70

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkwaytram tram
    4h 15m
    £77–236

  5. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    5h 48m
    £187–578

  6. Fly from London Gatwick Airport

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LGW - MAN
    5h 21m
    £56–205

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 43m
    £89–212

Croydon to Trafford by train, foot, and bus

Calendar252Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £10–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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