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

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

To get from Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the 37 bus from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station to Piccadilly Gardens 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 50 min.

50min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3737
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 m • 2 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

Alternative route from Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail via 37 and GREEN LINE

To get from Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the 37 bus from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3737
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 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)
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

The distance between Swinton, Trafford Bar and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar is approximately 14.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swinton 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 Swinton

Swinton is located at Partington Lane, Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Chester Street.

Train stations close to Swinton:

  • Clifton (Manchester)

Bus stations close to Swinton:

  • Chester Street
  • Swinton Church Of St Peter (Stop H)
  • Swinton Church Of St Peter (Stop G)

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 Greatstone Road.

Bus stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Greatstone Road
  • The Quadrant
  • Tesco

Related Routes

Alternative route from Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail via 37 and GREEN LINE

To get from Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the 37 bus from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station to Piccadilly Gardens station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Market Street (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3737
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Leaves from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K)
    380 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Market Street (Manchester Metrolink)
    150 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)
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 37, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Swinton 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 50 min.

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

    The 37 bus line goes from Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) station near Swinton in Swinton to Piccadilly Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Piccadilly Gardens station near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

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

    The total travel time between Swinton in Swinton and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar by bus and light rail is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the 37 bus from the Swinton Civic Centre (Stop K) stop near Swinton in Swinton.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The first train from Swinton in Swinton to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar is Northern. It leaves the Swinton (Manchester) station at 07:19.