Getting here by bus & train

Key bus routes

ML1: The Trafford Centre Metrolink Shuttle Bus

The Trafford Centre Metrolink Shuttle Bus is our direct, frequent, express ‘missing link’ to Manchester’s Metrolink Tram service. The shuttle bus links The Trafford Centre to Stretford Metrolink Station 7 days a week, 363 days a year, every 20 minutes, from early till late. One ticket will enable you to travel direct to The Trafford Centre from anywhere on the Metrolink network. Just look for the ‘Trafford Centre Shuttle Bus’ button on any Metrolink ticket machine.

Bus

Bus route 250

The 250 service, operated by Stagecoach Manchester, is our high frequency bus link direct to Manchester City Centre via Old Trafford (Manchester United FC). The service runs from early till late 364 days a year, every 10-15 minutes, and is provided using modern, low-floor, easy access buses.

Buses run regularly from all over the Greater Manchester area to our own on-site Bus Station, at the end of Regent Crescent. Full Details of all Trafford Centre bus services can be found in our dedicated public transport leaflet which can be downloaded here>> 

City sightseeing bus

The Manchester CitySightseeing tour will recommence in the Spring.

Trains

There are regular main line trains to Manchester Piccadilly station with connecting Metrolink trams to Stretford, where customers can our Metrolink Shuttle Bus direct to The Trafford Centre. Alternatively you can take a taxi from the station direct to the Centre.

There are also regular train services to local stations at Urmston and Salford Crescent, both of which have regular onward bus connections to The Trafford Centre.

For further travel information please contact The Trafford Centre Bus Station on 0161 749 1788 or 07771 971187. Or you can contact our Customer Service Desk on 0161 749 1717/1718.

For more information call the Customer Service Desk on 0161 749 1717/18.

Alternatively, you can download a PDF of our latest Public Transport Leaflet here>>