How to get from Preston to Trafford Park by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, take the 256 bus from Oxford Street (Stop Sv) station to Davyhulme Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 256256
Walk to Trafford Park
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Street (Stop Sv)
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    Flixton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davyhulme Road East
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    0.61 mi • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN and 250

To get from Preston to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, take the 250 bus from Oxford Road Station (Stop A) station to Canal Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 250250
Walk to Trafford Park
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop A)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Bridge
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Trafford Park

The distance between Preston, Stretford and Trafford Park, Stretford is approximately 37.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Trafford Park by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Stretford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Stretford 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 Trafford Park, Stretford

Trafford Park is located at Trafford Park, Stretford and the nearest public transport station is Trafford Park.

Bus stations close to Trafford Park:

  • Trafford Park
  • Garden Avenue
  • Ponsonby Road

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN and 250

To get from Preston to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Manchester Oxford Road station. Next, take the 250 bus from Oxford Road Station (Stop A) station to Canal Bridge station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 250250
Walk to Trafford Park
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oxford Road Station (Stop A)
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    The Trafford Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal Bridge
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Trafford Park?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 256.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Trafford Park?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Trafford Park?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Trafford Park?

    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 bus line till Manchester Oxford Road station near Trafford Park in Stretford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Trafford Park by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston in North West and Trafford Park in Stretford by train and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Trafford Park?

    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 Trafford Park?

    Get off the train at the Manchester Oxford Road stop, which is closest to Trafford Park in Stretford.

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