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

From Preston to Trafford Park by bus and train

To get from Preston to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Deansgate station. Next, take the 255 bus from Deansgate Station (Stop C) station to Davyhulme Road East station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 255255
Walk to Trafford Park
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Deansgate Station (Stop C)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 255255
    Wait for bus
    255
    Partington
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davyhulme Road East
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    980 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Trafford Park by light rail and train

To get from Preston to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Deansgate station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Trafford Park
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    1.43 km • 19 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 55.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 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
  • Haig Road
  • Park Road

Related Routes

From Preston to Trafford Park by light rail and train

To get from Preston to Trafford Park in Stretford, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Deansgate station. Next, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Stretford (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Walk to Trafford Park
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Oxford Road
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Stretford (Manchester Metrolink)
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Trafford Park
    Walk to
    Trafford Park
    1.43 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 255.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line GREEN LINE.

  • 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 22 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 22 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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