Getting to Old Trafford

Travelling by Car

Roads around Old Trafford and the surrounding areas – including the local motorway network – are extremely busy on match days. Please plan your route to the stadium in advance and allow more time than usual for your journey. If you are travelling to the stadium by car on matchday, you can use the post code M16 0RA, and on a non matchday, use M17 1FP. To book Official Car Parking, visit www.manutd.com/tickets

Non Matchday: Visitors travelling to the stadium should use car park E2 only, which can be accessed from Wharfside Way West. Accessible parking spaces are available on this car park.

Matchday: Access to car parks E1 & E2 can only be gained via Wharfside Way with the relevant permits. Anyone attempting to access via Chester Road will be directed around the traffic system which will cause further delays. Where acting upon Police instructions, supporters parking on E1 & E2 may be held back after the game and we apologise for any such delays.

When parking with us at the stadium, please ensure that you follow the below instructions.

• Follow the directions given by our Stewards
• On car parks with marked bays, please park between the lines
• Do not park in any hatched or restricted areas
• Adhere to our car park speed limit of 10 mph
• Allow yourself additional time for searches and ticket checks if you are parking on match days
• Please be patient and expect delays to your entry or exit at busy periods
• Be aware of pedestrians and cyclists

Travelling by Bike

If you are travelling to Old Trafford by bicycle, there are free cycle racks located at the following car parks:

- N2 (Sir Alex Ferguson Stand)
- E2 (East Stand)
- W2 (West Stand)

Please note, you will need to use your own bike lock

Bicycles must not be secured in any other areas across the stadium site at any time. Bicycles secured outside of authorised cycle racks will be promptly removed, which may result in damage for which the club will not be held liable.

Travelling by Taxi 

If you are travelling to Old Trafford by taxi you can use the postcode M16 0RA. If you are travelling from Manchester Airport, this will take approximately 20-30 minutes and the average cost is £35. If you are travelling from Piccadilly Station, this will take approximately 15 minutes and the average cost is £10.

You can also get to Old Trafford by Bus, Train or the Metro Link Tram Service, please visit tgfm.com/public-transport to plan your Journey to the stadium.

Stagecoach also offer a regular matchday bus service from Piccadilly Gardens - more details are available here.

Closest Metro Link Tram stations to Old Trafford 

Old Trafford station is situated within a five minute walk of the ground. This station is accessible for wheelchair users.

The Trafford Park line is now open, with the new stops at the Imperial War Museum and Wharfside being just a short walk to the ground. 

Here is some more useful information for planning your trip to Old Trafford

• Visiting Supporters Guide
• Prohibited Items and Bag Restrictions
• Safety Procedures