How to get from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train?

From Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train

To get from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the NORTHERN train from Handforth station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Handforth

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Handforth
    110 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Piccadilly
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail

To get from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 130 bus from Clinic station to Robinswood Road Metrolink Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NAVY LINE light rail and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 130130
Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Clinic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinic
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Manchester Airport, the Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robinswood Road Metrolink Stop
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Robinswood Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
    Wait for light rail
    NAVY LINE
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

The distance between Handforth, Trafford Bar and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar is approximately 22.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Bar – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Handforth

Handforth is located at Handforth, Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Clinic.

Train stations close to Handforth:

  • Wilmslow
  • Heald Green

Bus stations close to Handforth:

  • Clinic
  • Handforth
  • Paddock South

Public transport stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar

Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) is located at Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Warwick Road.

Bus stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Warwick Road
  • Tesco
  • The Quadrant

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From Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail

To get from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 light rail lines: take the 130 bus from Clinic station to Robinswood Road Metrolink Stop station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NAVY LINE light rail and finally take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 130130
Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Clinic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clinic
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 130130
    Wait for bus
    130
    Manchester Airport, the Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robinswood Road Metrolink Stop
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Robinswood Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Light rail - NAVY LINENAVY LINE
    Wait for light rail
    NAVY LINE
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cornbrook (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 130, Bus line NAVY LINE, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Handforth and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Handforth station near Handforth in North West to Manchester Piccadilly station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Manchester Piccadilly station near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

  • How long does it take to travel from Handforth to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Handforth in North West and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar by train and light rail is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Handforth to get to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Handforth station near Handforth in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Handforth and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Piccadilly station, which is closest to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

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