Events at Old Trafford

Old Trafford Quick - Travel Guide

Metrolink (Best Option)

• Wharfside: (Trafford Park Line) - 2 min walk. Best for North Stand.
• Old Trafford: (Altrincham Line) - 5 min walk. Best for South/East Stands.
• Exchange Quay: (Eccles Line) - 10 min walk. Quieter post-match.

Bus

• From City Centre: Routes 250, 255, 256, 263 & X50.
• Match Day Shuttle: Direct buses from Chester Road back to Piccadilly Gardens immediately after the whistle.

Parking

• Official: Pre-book via Man Utd site (Postcode: M16 0RA).
• Private: Use BigParking or RingGo for local school/business plots (£10-£20).
• Park & Ride: Park at Sale Water Park (M33 2AL) and tram it in to avoid traffic.

Walking & Cycling

• Walk: 45 mins from Deansgate via Bridgewater Canal towpath.
• Cycle: Free racks at Car Parks N2 (North), E2 (East), and W2 (West).

Match Day Tips

• Arrival: Aim to be at the stadium 60 mins before kickoff to clear security.
• Avoid: Don't rely on the Manchester United Football Ground train station, as it is frequently closed.