Trains to Old Trafford Stadium

For Manchester United fans, Old Trafford is known as the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ – a historic stadium etched into the fabric of British, European, and world football. Whether you’re travelling to support your home team, travelling to Manchester on an away day, or going to tour the stadium, discover how to get to Old Trafford Stadium by train with CrossCountry. 

How to Get to Old Trafford by train

The closest major train station to Old Trafford is Manchester Piccadilly, about thirty minutes from the stadium. On match day, the surrounding area can get extremely busy, so it may be wise to travel by public transport if possible.

The stadium is accessible by catching the Metro Link Tram to Old Trafford, and public transport connections can be easily made at Manchester Piccadilly.

You can visit Manchester with CrossCountry. Simply catch a train from one of our key hubs, including Birmingham New Street, Oxford, and Bristol Temple Meads. 

Things to do at Old Trafford

The best thing to do at Old Trafford is, of course, catch a Manchester United football match. Whether you’re a Man U fan looking to support your team or a visiting away-team supporter, the stadium is the perfect arena for great football. Grab a hot dog or a steak pie to enjoy before the game starts, and keep your eye on the south-west corner of the pitch – this is where the Red Devils will enter the stadium. As a fan, seeing your favourite team play at home is an unmatched experience.

If you’re in Manchester on a non-match day, Old Trafford has plenty of things to do for the whole family. The Museum & Stadium Tour is a great place to start if you’re interested in history. The club has had a rich and turbulent past, marked by years of triumphant victories, which is evident in the incredible trophy room. You can also visit the kit room, where you’ll see match-worn shirts from club legends such as Sir Bobby Charlton, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney.

After learning about the club’s history, head out on the stadium tour and follow in the footsteps of some of the world’s greatest ever football players. Check out the players’ changing rooms, walk down the famous Old Trafford tunnel, and go to the dugouts to sit in the manager’s seat.  

Conclude your visit with a trip to the megastore, where you can discover a wide range of football kits, merchandise, and accessories. Before you leave, it’s well worth taking a walk around the stadium to see the statues of Sir Matt Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, and the United Trinity, followed by the Munich Tunnel, the Munich clock, and the Munich plaque.