Travel Guides
To get to Trafford from Manchester city center, take the A56 road southbound and follow signs to Trafford. Alternatively, take the Metrolink tram to Trafford Bar, Old Trafford or Exchange Quay stations.
If you are coming from Liverpool, take the M62 eastbound towards Manchester and exit onto the M60 towards Trafford. From Leeds, take the M62 westbound and join the M60 at Eccles Interchange.
From Warrington, take the M56 eastbound and join the M60 at Sale Interchange. If you are coming from Bolton, take the A666 towards Manchester city center and then join the M602 towards Salford. Exit at Junction 3 and follow signs for Trafford.
If you prefer to travel by train, Manchester Piccadilly station has frequent services to nearby stations including Manchester United Football Ground, which is a short walk from Old Trafford. There are also direct trains from Liverpool, Leeds, and Warrington Bank Quay.
The closest airport to Trafford is Manchester Airport, which is located about 6 miles east of the town. To get from the airport to Trafford, you can take the M56 motorway westbound, which will bring you directly into the area. Alternatively, you can take public transportation, such as the Metrolink tram or local buses, which have several stops in the Trafford area.