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How to get from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 by bus and train?

From The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 by bus and train

To get from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 in Manchester, take the 250 bus from The Trafford Centre station to Chester Street (Stop C) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Bus - 250250
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Trafford Centre
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chester Street (Stop C)
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 by bus and train via 23 and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 in Manchester, take the 23 bus from The Trafford Centre station to East Didsbury Station (Stop J) station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from East Didsbury station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Bus - 2323
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Trafford Centre
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Didsbury Station (Stop J)
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Didsbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2

The distance between The Trafford Centre, Manchester and Terminal 2, Manchester is approximately 28.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to The Trafford Centre

The Trafford Centre is located at The Trafford Centre, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Old Park Lane.

Bus stations close to The Trafford Centre:

  • Old Park Lane
  • Ellesmere Circle
  • All Saints Church

Public transport stations close to Terminal 2, Manchester

Terminal 2 is located at Palma Avenue, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is World Freight Terminal.

Bus stations close to Terminal 2:

  • World Freight Terminal
  • Manchester Airport the Station
  • Painswick Park

Alternative route from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 by bus and train via 23 and TRANSPORT FOR WALES

To get from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 in Manchester, take the 23 bus from The Trafford Centre station to East Didsbury Station (Stop J) station. Next, take the TRANSPORT FOR WALES train from East Didsbury station to Manchester Airport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Bus - 2323
Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALES
Leaves from The Trafford Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    The Trafford Centre
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Stockport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East Didsbury Station (Stop J)
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    East Didsbury
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPORT FOR WALESTRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Wait for train
    TRANSPORT FOR WALES
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station Manchester Airport
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Airport
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 250, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line TRANSPORT FOR WALES.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Trafford Centre and Terminal 2?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2?

    The 250 bus line goes from Piccadilly Gardens station near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to Chester Street (Stop C) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chester Street (Stop C) station near Terminal 2 in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2 by bus and train?

    The total travel time between The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park and Terminal 2 in Manchester by bus and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Trafford Centre to get to Terminal 2?

    Get on the 250 bus from the Piccadilly Gardens stop near The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Trafford Centre and Terminal 2?

    Get off the bus at the Chester Street (Stop C) station, which is closest to Terminal 2 in Manchester.

  • When is the first bus from The Trafford Centre to Terminal 2?

    The first bus from The Trafford Centre in Trafford Park to Terminal 2 in Manchester is Manchester - Eccles. It leaves the The Trafford Centre stop at 08:16.