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Matchday diversions – Old Trafford

For Manchester United first team home fixtures, diversions will be in place from 30 minutes before kick off and then again for 1 hour after the match on the 30, 250, 255, 256 and 263 bus services.

In addition, the 79 bus service will only operate between Salford Shopping Centre and MediaCityUK two hours before and after the match.

Dates and times affected

  • Thursday 10 September - 7.30pm to 11pm (Manchester United v Sabah)
  • Sunday 13 September - 4pm to 7.30pm (Manchester United v Manchester City)
  • Wednesday 16 September - 7.30pm to 11pm (Manchester United v Brighton)
  • Saturday 26 September - 11.30am to 9pm (NSPPD United Kingdom Prayer Conference 2026)
  • Saturday 3 October - 5.30pm to 9pm (Super League Grand Final)
  • Sunday 4 October - TBC (Manchester Half Marathon)
  • Saturday 10 October - 5pm to 8.30pm (Manchester United v Spurs)
  • Sunday 25 October - 1.30pm to 5pm (Manchester United v Bournemouth)
  • Tuesday 3 November - 7.30pm to 11pm (Manchester United v Roma)

Please note that these timings are approximate and may change dependent upon crowd movement.

Bus diversions

The following diversions will be in place:

  • 30: Services will divert via Broadway, Pacific Way, Coronet Way, Centenary Way and Centenary Circle in both directions.

  • 79: Services will only operate between Salford Shopping Centre and MediaCityUK (2 hours before and after each match).

  • 250: Services will divert via Chester Road, Talbot Road, Seymour Grove, Kings Road, Great Stone Road, Talbot Road, Chester Road, Davyhulme Road East, Davyhulme Road, Park Road and Barton Dock Road inbound only.

  • 255 and 256: Services will divert via Talbot Road, Seymour Grove, Kings Road, Edge Lane and Kingsway in both directions The 250 will follow this diversion route outbound only today.

  • 263: Services will divert via Chester Road, Talbot Road, Seymour Grove, Kings Road, Edge Lane and Chester Road in both directions.

Diversion map