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Manchester United
Old Trafford
By Train & Metrolink
Probably the best way to get to the stadium is
by Metrolink or train from Manchester Piccadilly mainline station, as Old Trafford has both its
own railway station next to the ground and a Metrolink station
which is located next to Lancashire County Cricket Club on Warwick Road,
which leads up to Sir Matt Busby Way. Normally the railway
station is less busy than the Metrolink.
Chris Kilcourse adds; 'The Metrolink also has another branch line going to
Eccles from Manchester Centre. There are two stops to leave the tram -
Pomona and Exchange Quay. These are on the opposite (Salford) side of the
ground - probably a quieter line on Matchdays. Pomona is the closest to
the ground, only a short walk away and closer than Lancashire CC. Exchange
Quay is the one to use for return journeys as the trams get full and may
not stop at Pomona going back'.
Amit Basu informs me; 'If using the Metrolink, away fans are better off
taking the Altrincham - Bury route and getting off at Old Trafford
station, by the cricket ground - just follow the crowds for the football.
While the nearest stations to the ground are probably Pomona or Exchange
Quays on the Eccles line, they not particularly convenient for getting to
or from the away end. However, when leaving, if you have a train to catch
after the game, avoid Old Trafford Metrolink at all costs! The best bet is
get the train from Old Trafford station to Piccadilly - the entrance to
the station is immediately outside the away end'. |
