How to get from Cheetham Hill to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail?

By bus and light rail

To get from Cheetham Hill to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the 41 bus from Balmfield Street station to Piccadilly Gardens (Stop S) station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min.

36min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4141
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Balmfield Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balmfield Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Sale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop S)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    200 yd • 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)
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Cheetham Hill to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the 41 bus from Balmfield Street station to University Of Manchester station. Next, take the 15 bus from University Of Manchester station to Warwick Road South (Stop F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4141
Bus - 1515
Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
Leaves from Balmfield Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balmfield Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Sale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Of Manchester
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flixton
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warwick Road South (Stop F)
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Walk to
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cheetham Hill to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

The distance between Cheetham Hill, Trafford Bar and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar is approximately 4.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cheetham Hill to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Trafford Bar – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Cheetham Hill

Cheetham Hill is located at Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, Manchester M8, UK, Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Balmfield Street.

Bus stations close to Cheetham Hill:

  • Balmfield Street
  • Bignor Street
  • Boyle Street

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
  • Gorse Avenue
  • Warwick Road South

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Cheetham Hill to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the 41 bus from Balmfield Street station to University Of Manchester station. Next, take the 15 bus from University Of Manchester station to Warwick Road South (Stop F) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4141
Bus - 1515
Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
Leaves from Balmfield Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Balmfield Street
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Sale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Of Manchester
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Flixton
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Warwick Road South (Stop F)
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    Walk to
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 41, Bus line 15.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cheetham Hill and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cheetham Hill to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The 41 bus line goes from Balmfield Street station near Cheetham Hill in Manchester to Sale station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Sale station near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

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

    The total travel time between Cheetham Hill in Manchester and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar by bus and light rail is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cheetham Hill to get to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    Get on the 41 bus from the Balmfield Street stop near Cheetham Hill in Manchester.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cheetham Hill and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

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

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