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

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

To get from Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the 35 bus from Salford Central Rail Station station to St Peter's Square station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Salford Central Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (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)
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail via V1 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the V1 bus from Salford Central Rail Station station to St Peter's Square station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V1V1
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Salford Central Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (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)
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

The distance between Salford Central, Trafford Bar and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink), Trafford Bar is approximately 5.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 22 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salford Central 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 Salford Central

Salford Central is located at Salford Central, Trafford Bar and the nearest public transport station is Salford Central Rail Station.

Bus stations close to Salford Central:

  • Salford Central Rail Station
  • Quay Street
  • Manchester Crown Court

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 South.

Bus stations close to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink):

  • Warwick Road South
  • Tesco
  • Warwick Road

Related Routes

Alternative route from Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail via V1 and PURPLE LINE

To get from Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar, take the V1 bus from Salford Central Rail Station station to St Peter's Square station. Next, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from St Peter's Square (Manchester Metrolink) station to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 22 min.

22min
Walk to bus station
Bus - V1V1
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Leaves from Salford Central Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - V1V1
    Wait for bus
    V1
    Manchester Royal Infirmary
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    St Peter's Square (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)
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Bus line V1, Bus line PURPLE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salford Central 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 22 min.

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

    The 35 bus line goes from Salford Central Rail Station station near Salford Central in Salford 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 Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) by bus and light rail?

    The total travel time between Salford Central in Salford and Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar by bus and light rail is about 22 min.

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

    Get on the 35 bus from the Salford Central Rail Station stop near Salford Central in Salford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salford Central 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 last bus from Salford Central to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)?

    The last bus from Salford Central in Salford to Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar is the Manchester - Bolton line. It leaves the Salford Central Rail Station stop at 04:01.

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