There are 6 ways to get from London to Trafford by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Parkwaytram Replacement Bus
3h£69–114Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
5h 42m£23–38Drive 188.1 mi
- Drive from London to Traffordcar 188.1 mi
3h 44m£47–67Fly from London Heathrow Airport, tram
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkwaytram
3h 20m£71–283Bus via Westinghouse Road
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 17m£39–92Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 19m£107–241
London to Trafford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Trafford is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from London to Trafford is to train and tram which takes 3h and costs £65 - £120.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Trafford. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Trafford. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Parkway via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between London and Trafford is 188 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from London to Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h to get from London to Trafford, including transfers.
London to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
What companies run services between London, England and Trafford, England?
FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Piccadilly to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–90
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
London to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Trafford is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from London to Trafford.
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