Location and Access to Old Trafford Stadium (Manchester United)
Address: Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Manchester M16 0RA — Trafford, Greater Manchester.
⚠️ Renovation notice: Old Trafford is undergoing phased renovation works. Some sections may have reduced capacity. Check the club website for the latest access information before attending.
How to get to Old Trafford
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Metrolink Tram 🚊
Green / Purple line (Altrincham Line)
Old Trafford stop — 5 min walk.
From Piccadilly: 14 min, every 10 min on matchdays. Park & Ride from Ashton West or Ashton Moss (free parking + tram).
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Bus 🚌
Bee Network lines 79, 250, 255, 256 on Warwick Road.
From Manchester city centre along Chester Road. Post-match buses line up on Sir Matt Busby Way. Check bee.network for matchday timetables.
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Train 🚆
Manchester Piccadilly is the main rail hub — then take the Metrolink to Old Trafford.
Note: Warwick Road station is closed on matchdays. Trafford Park station is 25 min walk with infrequent services.
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Car / Taxi 🚕
Parking extremely limited — Metrolink strongly recommended.
Uber/taxi drop-off on Sir Matt Busby Way. From Manchester Airport: 20 min by Metrolink via Piccadilly.
Important information — Old Trafford
✓ Arrival time: Gates open 90 min before kick-off. Metrolink is very busy in the 60 min before — depart the city centre at least 75 min before the match.
✓ Renovation works: Some stands may have reduced capacity and access routes may change. Always check the Man Utd website for current gate and seating information.
✓ Documentation required: Ticket (printed or digital) + valid photo ID. Manchester United verifies ticket ownership at all turnstiles.
✓ Prohibited items: No bags larger than 35×20×20cm, no selfie sticks, no professional cameras. No cloakrooms on site — pack light.
✓ Finding your seat: Follow stand, block and row on your ticket. The North Stand (Stretford End) and the Munich Tunnel are landmarks to orient yourself.
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