Travel in style on Metrolink. The Trafford Centre is on the Trafford Park line and there are trams running on a 12-minute frequency from Deansgate-Castlefield right to the centre (the Trafford Centre stop is right next to the doors of Selfridges).
There are two stops within close walking distance of The Trafford Centre and Trafford Palazzo:
You can take a look at the tram network map to plan your route.
To get up-to-date information on tram departures from your location, simply type your stop into our live updates webpage.
Alternatively, to check the service frequency and the first and last tram times from your stop, visit our tram schedule for more information.
Metrolink are constantly improving the network for customers. Until 20 September, there are planned works on the Eccles line between Eccles and Weaste. Make sure you check the Metrolink planned improvements webpage before you travel to see if any works will affect your route.
Park and Ride
Parkway Park and Ride is only a couple of stops away from The Trafford Centre. Leave the car for free and hop on the tram to beat some of the congestion on the roads.
There are several Park and Ride sites across Greater Manchester where you can leave your car for free, jump on the tram and connect to the Trafford Park line (connecting at Cornbrook).
See all the Park and Ride sites available in Greater Manchester.
Tickets
Beat the queue at the machines and touch-in and out at the on-stop machines using contactless.
If you're travelling by Metrolink as a family, you can save money with our family travelcard which allows travel for one to three children (aged under 16) accompanied by one or two adults. However, this only is available via the on-stop ticket machines.
The retail complex is located in Zone 3. A return ticket from Manchester city centre costs from £4.30 for an adult. Further information can be found on our tram ticket price webpage.