Getting to AJ Bell Stadium

The nearest tram stop to the ground is Trafford Centre (Trafford Park line), which is a 20 minute walk away.

Eccles stop (Eccles line) is also nearby, and you can walk to the ground within 35 minutes.

Services operate to a 12-minute frequency on both Trafford Park and Eccles lines starting from approximately 6am to 12am Monday to Sunday. It is possible to board either service from Deansgate-Castlefield in the city centre.

Metrolink are constantly improving the network for customers. Make sure you check the Metrolink planned improvements webpage before you travel to see if any works will affect your route.

Park and Ride

If you have to drive, did you know that there are 24 Park and Ride sites in Greater Manchester, where you can park your car for free and hop on the tram to your destination? The nearest Park and Ride sites to the AJ Bell Stadium are:

• Ladywell (Eccles line) - 332 spaces and 22 disabled spaces - 2-minute direct service to Eccles
• Parkway (Trafford Park line) - 341 spaces and 19 disabled spaces - 5-minute direct service to Trafford Centre.

Tickets

Beat the queue at the machines and touch-in and out at the on-stop machines using contactless Save money and travel with the family using our family travelcard. Remember, this is only available on the on-stop ticket machines. All Metrolink stops close to the AJ Bell Stadium are in Zone 2 and 3.

Congestion on the roads close to AJ Bell Stadium will start to build from around two hours before each match as fans start to make their way to the ground.

If travelling from the motorway, the stadium is located in Barton, just off junction 11 of the M60. There is a signposted route from the motorway via Liverpool Road and Salford Western Gateway onto Stadium Way. Traffic along this road will be busier than usual on match days.

We have also identified some other traffic hot spots near the stadium to help you plan your journey:

Manchester Outer Ring Road
Cadishead Way
Barton Road
Trafford Way

Match day car parking

There is very limited parking at AJ Bell Stadium. However, there are a range of off-site parking locations within walking distance of the ground (parking charges may vary, dependent on location).

Accessible parking can be purchased in advance via the Salford Red Devils website and costs £10.

For more information on parking and to purchase in advance, please visit the AJ Bell Stadium website.

If you are intending to catch a bus to or from AJ Bell Stadium, the following commercial bus services will bring you closest to the ground – 10, 67, 67A, 100.

Journey times could also be impacted due to the increased levels of traffic, so be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time for your travel.

For more information, you can search your bus service and select your stop on the TfGM website or check with your bus operator before travelling.

Salford Red Devils Shuttle Bus

Salford Red Devils offer a shuttle bus between AJ Bell Stadium and the Trafford Centre on match days. You can take a look at the bus timetables for Friday and Sunday fixtures for more information.

Tickets

Get on board a bus with simple and clear low bus fares.

Adults will pay no more than £2 for a single bus journey, while a £5 1 day AnyBus Adult travelcard will cover unlimited bus travel within the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester until 3.59am the following day.

For more information, you can visit our dedicated webpage.

Cycle parking

There are 14 double-sided bike racks at AJ Bell stadium and you must bring your own lock for your bike.

If you're cycling to the ground via MediaCityUK, this is where TfGM's nearest Cycle Hub is located. Providing safe cycle parking with CCTV in operation, more information on how to use a cycle hub can be found on the Bee Active website.

Cycle hire

Greater Manchester now offers the option to hire bikes. Through the Beryl app, you can locate and unlock your bike, get from A to B, then safely lock your hired bike up again - easy! To find out more about Manchester's cycle hire scheme that operates in the Old Trafford area, visit our dedicated cycle hire information.

Cycle maps

You can find TfGM's own map of cycle routes within the Salford area on our website or you can visit the TfGM journey planner to find out your bespoke route to the match via Greater Manchester's cycle network.

From 24 September 2023, we will be saying 'yellow' to the first Bee Network buses.

For the first time in 40 years, bus services will be under local control in Bolton, Wigan, and parts of Bury, Salford and Manchester, with the rest of Greater Manchester's buses following in stages:

• From 31 March 2024: Bus services in the Bury, Rochdale and Oldham areas as well as north Manchester.
• From 5 January 2025: South Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Tameside and the rest of Salford.

If you'd like more information about the Bee Network, you can visit our dedicated webpage. Also, if you are planning a journey by bus and would like to find out if your service is part of the Bee Network, simply search your service number on our bus webpage to find out more about your service.