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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Trafford is to tram which costs £2 - £3 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Trafford is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs £14 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Trafford?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oxford Road Station station and arriving at Praed Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Trafford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Deansgate-Castlefield and arriving at Parkway. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Manchester to Trafford?

The distance between Manchester and Trafford is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Trafford without a car is to tram which takes 15 min and costs £2 - £3.

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

The tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Trafford bus from?

Manchester to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Oxford Road Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Trafford train from?

Manchester to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate-Castlefield station.

Where does the Manchester to Trafford bus arrive?

Manchester to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Praed Road station.

Where does the Manchester to Trafford train arrive?

Manchester to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Parkway station.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3637+ hotels available in Trafford.

Manchester to Trafford - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 250 bus, taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram
best
1. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to ParkwayRed Line
15 min
£2–3
Line 250 bus
1. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Praed Road250
23 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Trafford5.5 mi
11 min
£14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Manchester to Trafford4.9 mi
1h 35m
Tram via Cornbrook
1. Take the tram from Piccadilly Gardens to CornbrookPurple Line / ...
2. Take the tram from Cornbrook to ParkwayRed Line
26 min
£4–6

Manchester to Trafford by tram

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Distance: 3 mi
Duration: 15 min

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

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Bee Network operates a bus from Oxford Road Station to Praed Road every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 23 min.

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