Road& Public Transport Travel
By Bus: GMPTE, Telephone 0871 200 2233,
By Rail: National Rail, Telephone 08457 48 49 50,
By Metro: Telephone 0161 205 2000,
By Bus: GMPTE operate a frequent service direct to Old Trafford Manchester
stadium on a match and non match day. It is advisable to telephone
0871 200 2233 or visit their website www.gmpte.com for travel and bus times.
By Rail: On a match day only, Northern Rail operate a service from the City
Centre Stations direct to Old Trafford Stadium where the station is located
alongside the South Stand. Due to the varied kick off times, it is advisable to
telephone National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50 for train times.
By Metro: The Metrolink service operates a frequent service from the City
Centre (including Victoria & Piccadilly Stations) to Old Trafford Station
(Altrincham line) or Exchange Quay (Eccles line) both of which are within
a 5 minute walk of the football ground. Metrolink enquiries: 0161 205 2000.
From the North: Leave the M60 at junction 12 M602
(Salford/Manchester). At the end of the M602 (Junction3) follow
the signs for Salford Quays & Trafford Park. At the roundabout
turn right onto Trafford Road (A5063). At the bridge over the
Manchester Ship Canal, keep in the right hand lane, turn right
and follow the road round to Trafford Wharf Road, then left at
the traffic lights onto Waters Reach. Continue through the traffic
lights onto Sir Matt Busby Way.
From the South: Leave the M6 at Junction 19 and take the
A556 in the direction of Manchester Airport. Continue onto the
M56 to Manchester, passing the Airport, and follow the signs to
the M60 (Leeds/Liverpool). Leave the M60 at Junction 7 (A56
Chester Road) and follow the signs for Manchester United onto
Sir Matt Busby Way.
PLEASE NOTE: From 90 minutes prior to kick off, access to
Sir Matt Busby Way from Chester Road is closed due to police
instructions. Those with car park permits will be directed around
the traffic system to the opposite end of Sir Matt Busby Way for
access. Access to Sir Matt Busby Way will only be given to those
customers with car park permits.