What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stretford?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stretford is to train which costs £2 - £3 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Stretford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stretford is to train which takes 5 min and costs £2 - £3.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Stretford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Piccadilly Gardens and arriving at Sevenways. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Stretford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Trafford Park. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Stretford?

The distance between Manchester and Stretford is 3 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Stretford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stretford without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs £2 - £3.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Stretford?

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Trafford Park takes 5 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stretford bus from?

Manchester to Stretford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stretford train from?

Manchester to Stretford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Stretford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stretford is to train which takes 5 min and costs £2 - £3. Alternatively, you can line 256 bus, which costs and takes 31 min.

Where does the Manchester to Stretford bus arrive?

Manchester to Stretford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Sevenways station.

Where does the Manchester to Stretford train arrive?

Manchester to Stretford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Trafford Park station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Stretford?

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Where can I stay near Stretford?

There are 3762+ hotels available in Stretford.

Manchester to Stretford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 256 bus, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Stretford by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Trafford Parktrain Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5 min
£2–3
Line 256 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Sevenwaysbus 256
31 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Stretfordtaxi 5.1 mi
11 min
£14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester to Stretfordwalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Piccadilly Gardens to Stretfordtram Purple Line
16 min
£2–4

Manchester to Stretford by train

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Stretford, Trafford, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Trafford Park every 2 hours. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Sevenways every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 31 min.

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