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How to get from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum by light rail?

From The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum by light rail

To get from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum in Manchester, take the RED LINE light rail from Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to National Football Museum
Leaves from Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Shaw And Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to National Football Museum
    Walk to
    National Football Museum
    Todd Street
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum by light rail via RED LINE and GREEN LINE

To get from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum in Manchester, take the RED LINE light rail from Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to National Football Museum
Leaves from Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to National Football Museum
    Walk to
    National Football Museum
    Todd Street
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum

The distance between The Trafford Centre, Manchester and National Football Museum, Manchester is approximately 9.94 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is located at 10 Peel Avenue, Stretford, Manchester M17 8BD, UK, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is The Trafford Centre Bus Station.

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • The Trafford Centre Bus Station
  • The Trafford Centre Metrolink Stop

Public transport stations close to National Football Museum, Manchester

National Football Museum is located at Todd Street, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Shudehill Interchange.

Bus stations close to National Football Museum:

  • Shudehill Interchange
  • Printworks
  • Victoria Rail Station

Alternative route from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum by light rail via RED LINE and GREEN LINE

To get from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum in Manchester, take the RED LINE light rail from Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to National Football Museum
Leaves from Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    1.08 km • 14 min
  • 2
    Light rail - RED LINERED LINE
    Wait for light rail
    RED LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Exchange Square (Manchester Metrolink)
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to National Football Museum
    Walk to
    National Football Museum
    Todd Street
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct light rail between The Trafford Centre and National Football Museum?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum?

    The RED LINE light rail line goes from Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink) station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station near National Football Museum in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum by light rail?

    The total travel time between The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park and National Football Museum in Manchester by light rail is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near The Trafford Centre to get to National Football Museum?

    Get on the RED LINE light rail from the Barton Dock Road (Manchester Metrolink) station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between The Trafford Centre and National Football Museum?

    Get off the light rail at the Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to National Football Museum in Manchester.

  • When is the first bus from The Trafford Centre to National Football Museum?

    The first bus from The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to National Football Museum in Manchester is Manchester - Trafford Park. It leaves the The Trafford Centre Bus Station stop at 09:23.