There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Trafford Bar by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to Trafford BarGreen Line
31 min£2–4Line 95 bus, line 53 bus
- Take the bus from Longfield Centre to Salford Shopping Centre95
- Take the bus from Salford Shopping Centre to Trafford Bar53
55 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Prestwich to Trafford Bar6.4 mi
14 min£16–20Drive 6.4 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Trafford Bar6.4 mi
14 min£2–3
Prestwich to Trafford Bar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Trafford Bar is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Trafford Bar is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £16 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Trafford Bar. However, there are services departing from Longfield Centre and arriving at Trafford Bar via Salford Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prestwich and arriving at Trafford Bar. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Prestwich and Trafford Bar is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Trafford Bar without a car is to tram which takes 31 min and costs £2 - £4.
The tram from Prestwich to Trafford Bar takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Prestwich to Trafford Bar bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Longfield Centre station.
Prestwich to Trafford Bar train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Trafford Bar bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Salford Shopping Centre station.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Trafford Bar, England?
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Prestwich to Trafford Bar every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Trafford Bar via Salford Shopping Centre in around 55 min.
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- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Prestwich to Trafford Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Longfield Centre to Salford Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Salford Shopping Centre to Trafford Bar
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £16–20
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
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 750 750
- Website
- rochdaletowntaxi.co.uk
Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 644 104
Central Newline
- Phone
- +44 1706 378 000
- Website
- centralnewline.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Prestwich to Trafford Bar train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Trafford Bar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Trafford Bar is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Prestwich to Trafford Bar.
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