There are 5 ways to get from London to Trafford by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2h 53m£64–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 31m£26–39Drive 188.1 mi
- Drive from London to Traffordcar 188.1 mi
3h 45m£47–68Fly, tram
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkwaytram
3h 23m£71–291Bus via Westinghouse Road
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
6h 21m£36–56
London to Trafford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from London to Trafford is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from London to Trafford is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £60 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from London to Trafford. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Trafford. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Parkway via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between London and Trafford is 188 miles. The road distance is 189.2 miles.
The best way to get from London to Trafford without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from London to Trafford, including transfers.
London to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.
London to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from London to Trafford is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between London, England and Trafford, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 5h.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Metrolink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
London to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
London to Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between London to Trafford is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from London to Trafford.
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