There are 4 ways to get from Droylsden to Trafford by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Droylsden to Cornbrooktram Blue Line
- Take the tram from Cornbrook to Parkwaytram Red Line
45 min£4–6Drive 8.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Droylsden to Traffordcar 8.5 mi
17 min£3Line 216 bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Droylsden Metrolink Stop to Piccadilly Gardensbus 216
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashburton Road Westbus 30
1h 18mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Droylsden to Traffordtaxi 8.5 mi
17 min£21–25
Droylsden to Trafford by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Droylsden to Trafford is to drive which costs £2 - £3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Droylsden to Trafford is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £21 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Droylsden to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Droylsden Metrolink Stop and arriving at Ashburton Road West via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Droylsden to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Droylsden and arriving at Parkway via Cornbrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Droylsden and Trafford is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.
The best way to get from Droylsden to Trafford without a car is to tram which takes 45 min and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Droylsden to Trafford, including transfers.
Droylsden to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Droylsden Metrolink Stop station.
Droylsden to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Droylsden station.
Droylsden to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
What companies run services between Droylsden, England and Trafford, England?
You can take a vehicle from Droylsden to Parkway via Cornbrook in around 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Droylsden Metrolink Stop to Ashburton Road West via Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 18m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Droylsden to Cornbrook
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Cornbrook to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Droylsden Metrolink Stop to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashburton Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- £21–25
Tameside Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 344 5555
- Website
- tameside.taxi
Stamford Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 330 3000
Swift Radio Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 303 8137
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
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More Questions & Answers
Droylsden to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Cornbrook station.
Yes, the driving distance between Droylsden to Trafford is 9 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Droylsden to Trafford.
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