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

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

To get from Preston to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Deansgate station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Ride to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and train

To get from Preston to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Deansgate station. Next, take the 255 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to Tesco station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 255255
Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Partington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tesco
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Walk to
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

The distance between Preston, Trafford Bar and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar is approximately 52.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston 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 Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Railway Station
  • Railway Station (Stand C)
  • Railway Station (Stand B)

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 Tesco.

Bus stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Tesco
  • Warwick Road
  • Greatstone Road

Related Routes

From Preston to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and train

To get from Preston to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Deansgate station. Next, take the 255 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to Tesco station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 255255
Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Partington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tesco
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Walk to
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    730 m • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 255.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston 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 1 hr 10 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston in North West and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar by train and light rail is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the last train from Preston to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The last train from Preston in North West to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar is the Northern line. It leaves the Preston station at 00:49.

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