There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to The Trafford CentreRed Line
29 min£2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Bridgewater Hall to The Trafford Centre Bus StationX50
35 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre5.7 mi
11 min£15–18Drive 5.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre5.7 mi
11 min£2Bus via Deansgate Station
- Take the bus from Deansgate Station to The Trafford Centre Bus StationX50
36 minLine 250 bus
- Take the bus from Oxford Street to The Trafford Centre Bus StationX50 / ...
41 minLine 250 bus via Charlotte Street
- Take the bus from Charlotte Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Station250
45 min
Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £15 - £18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridgewater Hall and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Deansgate-Castlefield and arriving at The Trafford Centre. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Manchester Central Library and Trafford Centre is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.7 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre without a car is to tram which takes 29 min and costs £2 - £4.
The tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to The Trafford Centre takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bridgewater Hall station.
Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at The Trafford Centre Bus Station.
What companies run services between Manchester Central Library, England and Trafford Centre, England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Deansgate-Castlefield to The Trafford Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Bridgewater Hall to The Trafford Centre Bus Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 28 min.
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- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to The Trafford Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bridgewater Hall to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Deansgate Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Oxford Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Charlotte Street to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Estimated price
- £15–18
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
Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at The Trafford Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Manchester Central Library to Trafford Centre.
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