Getting to and from Salford Community Stadium

Top Tip

Make your travel simple and stress-free with the Event Travel Pass!

For just £8, you can travel all day on:

Any bus

Any tram

Dedicated shuttle buses

How to buy: Grab your pass easily via the Bee Network app – available on iOS and Android.

This is a great way to avoid parking stress, stay flexible, and enjoy the city while getting to and from the match.

Family tickets are also available for £16 allowing unlimited travel for two adults and up to three children.

Top Tip

Manchester celebrates Pride weekend across the weekend of 23rd August. This offers a great opportunity to enjoy the atmosphere in Manchester by spending a night or two and staying across the Bank Holiday weekend. Fans should expect Manchester to be extra busy though and booking of accommodation and travel well in advance are highly recommended. Please allow additional time for your journey if travelling through the City Centre.

Be Aware!

Manchester United play Burnley at Old Trafford on 30th August. Roads, buses, trains and trams will be busy. Please allow additional time for your journey to Salford Community Stadium.

🚆 By Train

Top Tip

Fans planning to travel on intercity train services should book their travel in advance to ensure that they can book seats on their desired service and to secure advance tickets at the most affordable rate. Tickets can be purchased from 12 weeks prior to the date of travel. To book visit the National Rail website

Station: Patricroft

Distance from Stadium: 1.7 miles (Approximately 40 minutes’ walk)

Destinations served: Manchester Oxford Road and Piccadilly stations, Manchester Airport and Liverpool Lime Street

Frequency of services: 30 minute frequency to Manchester and hourly to Liverpool St

Step free access is available at Patricroft station

Be Aware!

There will be engineering works at Stockport on August 23^rd, which will impact train travel to Manchester, for more information please see Network Rail pages here.

🚌 Match day Shuttles

Three dedicated shuttle services will serve Salford Community Stadium on match days. All match day shuttle services detailed below are wheelchair accessible.

Be Aware!

Metrolink and shuttle services are likely to be busy on matchdays, particularly closer to kick off. Fans are advised to travel early to the stadium to beat the crowds and enjoy the onsite Fan Plaza.

Parkway P&R and Trafford Centre

Route 1: Parkway P&R, Trafford Centre to Stadium

Pre-match pick up locations:
Parkway P&R: Westinghouse Road
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Trafford Centre: Barton Dock Rd
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Pre-match drop off location: Stadium Way dedicated bus stop

First shuttle to stadium: 10:00

Journey time: Approximately 15 minutes

Frequency: Approximately every 30 minutes

Ladywell P&R

Route 2: Ladywell P&R to Salford Community Stadium

Pre-match pick up location: Pilgrams Way
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Pre-match drop off location: Stadium Way dedicated bus stop

First shuttle to stadium: 10:00

Journey time: Approximately 15 minutes

Frequency: Approximately every 15 minutes

Post-match the two above routes will be combined into one route:

Route: Salford Community Stadium, Trafford Centre, Parkway P&R and Ladywell P&R

Post-match pick up location: Stadium Way bus stop

Last shuttle from stadium: 18:15

Journey time: Approximately 16 minutes

Frequency: Approximately every 15 minutes

City Centre - Fan Zone

Route 3: Picadilly Gardens to/from Salford Community Stadium

Pre-match pick up location: Aytoun Street
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Pre-match drop off location: Stadium Way dedicated bus stop

Post-match pick up location: Stadium Way dedicated bus stop

First shuttle to stadium: 10:00

Last shuttle from stadium: 18:15

Journey Time: Approximately 40 minutes

Frequency: Approximately every 20 minutes

Tickets

Multi-modal tickets will be accepted on all of the above services and are available to purchase in advance from 22^nd July, via the Bee Network App. Tickets will be available to purchase on buses only on the Parkway P&R and Trafford Centre and Ladywell P&R services. The City Centre Fan Zone service will accept multi-modal tickets only.

Pricing is as follows:

Multi-modal Adult ticket - £8
Multi-modal Child ticket - £4
Multi-modal Family ticket - £16 (Family ticket is valid for use by two adults and up to three children).

The below tickets will be available to purchase on buses.

Park and Ride sites Adult Single - £2
Park and Ride sites Adult Return - £4
Park and Ride sites Child Single - £1
Park and Ride sites Child Return - £2

Trafford Centre Adult Single - £2
Trafford Centre Adult Return - £4
Trafford Centre Child Single - £1
Trafford Centre Child Return - £2

🚊 By Tram

Top Tip

Fans can take the Metrolink to Ladywell, Parkway and The Trafford Centre stations from where they can catch the dedicated match day shuttle services that run direct to Salford Community Stadium. See the Match day Shuttle section for further details.

Station: The Trafford Centre

Distance from Stadium: 1.9 miles (Approximately 45 minutes’ walk)

Line: Red – Trafford Park Line

Destinations served: Manchester Deansgate-Castlefield

Frequency of service: Every 6-12 minutes

Metrolink services from The Trafford Centre are wheelchair accessible.

Be Aware!

Metrolink and shuttle services are likely to be busy on matchdays, particularly closer to kick off. Fans are advised to travel early to the stadium to beat the crowds and enjoy the onsite Fan Plaza.

🚌 By Bus

Bus stop: Salford Community Stadium
Routes served: 100 serving Manchester Shudehill, Trafford Centre, Cadishead and Warrington
Distance from Stadium: 0.4 miles (Approximately 8 minutes’ walk)
Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Bus stop: Newlands Avenue
Routes served: 67 serving Manchester Shudehill, Patricroft, Eccles and Salford
Distance from Stadium: 0.4 miles (Approximately 8 minutes’ walk)
Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Price: Single Journey - £2.00 for adults. Under 16s travel half price
Buses operating from these stops are wheelchair accessible.

🚲 By bicycle or 🛴 scooter

Cycle racks are available at Salford Community Stadium for those fans looking to arrive by bicycle. Make sure to arrive early though as bike racks can fill up fast on match days.

Lime e-scooters can be hired in Eccles, situated 2.4 miles from the stadium. Please remember to only ride one person per e-scooter and park them responsibly in locations that will not present a hazard for fellow fans.

🚗 By Car

Match day parking is available for fans at Salford Community Stadium on a pre-booked basis only. All parking is sold via the official Rugby World Cup 2025 parking website and must be purchased in advance.

Parking is available in the North and South car parks, both accessed via Liverpool Road/Salford Western Gateway. Both car parks are situated on the stadium footprint. In addition match day parking is available for fans at City Airport/Barton Aerodrome. Parking is offered as pre-book only via the official Rugby World Cup 2025 parking website and is offered on a park and walk basis with the walk to Salford Community Stadium taking approximately 15 minutes.

Drivers should make sure to closely follow directions shared in their booking confirmation and make sure to display their parking pass in their vehicle windscreen as instructed.

Accessible parking at the stadium for all fixtures is now sold out. Spectators requiring accessible parking should consult the Match Day Shuttle section above which will soon detail the fully accessible shuttle services, including Park and Ride options that will be available on match day. Please check back soon for updated information.

Resident parking schemes are in place in the area around the stadium. Vehicles parked in surrounding streets without the correct permits are liable to receive a fixed penalty notice.

Be Aware!

Fans should be aware that in addition to Pride weekend in Manchester there are other events taking place in the region across the weekend of 23^rd August. As a result, you can expect roads in the surrounding area to be busier than usual. Those fans looking to drive to matches in Salford are urged to allow plenty of time for their journey and should consider whether their journey can be undertaken via another mode of transport to avoid the traffic.

Fans should be aware that they are likely to face congestion on leaving stadium car parks post-match. Please be patient and follow the instructions of stewards and traffic marshals.

🚐 By Private Coach or Minibus

A limited amount of private coach and minibus parking is available at Salford Community Stadium.

Coach and minibus parking must be booked in advance. Parking can be pre-booked on the official Rugby World Cup 2025 parking website. Coach and minibus parking will not be available to book on the day so do make sure to book yours in advance.

There is no coach or minibus drop off / pick up area at the stadium.

🚕 By Taxi

Fans looking to travel to Salford Community Stadium by taxi or rideshare should instruct drivers to drop off/pick up in the South car park at the stadium. Fans should note that taxis/rideshare will be unable to access the pick up point for up to 30 minutes following the final whistle to allow pedestrians to safely leave the venue.

Geo-fencing is in place around Salford Community stadium on match days which limits the locations that rideshare apps can drop off and pick up passengers.

Travelling to Manchester

🚆 By train

The easiest way to get to Manchester for fans from the UK is by rail, with two main stations connecting with many cities and towns throughout the country.

Manchester Piccadilly is the principal rail hub in Manchester and the main gateway to the city from across England, Wales and Scotland, with connections to over 90 Greater Manchester stations. Trains between Manchester Piccadilly and London have an average journey time of two hours and 15 minutes.

Manchester Victoria is the second biggest station in the city and offers services to northern cities including Bradford, Chester, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Rochdale, Southport and Wigan.

If you are travelling from Europe, Eurostar train services operate to/from London St Pancras Station, from where there are trains to Manchester with a change at London Euston.

To plan your train journey, visit the national rail enquiries website here.

Be Aware!

Fans travelling back to Scotland should note that there are no West Coast Main Line services north of Carlisle on Sunday 31st August. Fans are advised to travel on Saturday 30th August or seek alternate routes.

🚐 By coach

Manchester Chorlton Street is the main coach station in Manchester and is serviced by a number of operators, including National Express and Eurolines. The station is a five-minute walk to Manchester Piccadilly station and offers services to most major UK cities, including London, Liverpool, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, Cardiff and Glasgow. In addition, coach services also operate from Manchester Shudehill Interchange, which is a five-minute walk from Manchester Victoria.

🚗 By car

Manchester is well situated adjacent to the UK’s motorway network. From Birmingham, the journey typically takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours via the M6 motorway, covering approximately 100 miles. This route offers a direct connection, though traffic can be heavy during peak times, so it's wise to check for updates before departure. From London, the drive to Manchester is about 200 miles and usually takes around 4 to 5 hours, depending on traffic, primarily via the M1 and M6 motorways. Travelling to Manchester from other locations is easy via major motorways such as the M62 from the west (Liverpool and Leeds), the M61 from the north (Bolton), and the A57 from the east (Sheffield).

✈️ From the airport

Manchester Airport is located to the south of Manchester and offers quick and easy travel links by train, tram and bus to the city centre.

To get to the train and tram station at Manchester Airport, you can take the Sky Link bridge from all terminals. From Terminal 1 it will take around five minutes to walk and ten minutes from Terminal 2 and 3. If you have a lot of luggage, you can also take the free shuttle bus. The train is the most convenient mode of transportation to get to the city centre.

There are designated taxi services from the airport terminal. Alternatively, you can pre-book a private transfer. For further information on local taxis refer to the ‘Getting around Manchester’ section below.

Car hire is available at the airport for visitors looking to drive themselves. Several major rental companies operate here, and advance booking is recommended during peak travel times.

Getting around Manchester

🚆 By train

Getting around Manchester by train is convenient, primarily served by its key railway stations: Manchester Piccadilly, Victoria, and Oxford Road. These stations connect residents and visitors to various neighbourhoods and attractions within the city and the Greater Manchester area. Local train services operate frequently, allowing easy travel to areas such as Salford, Stockport, and Bolton.

To plan your train journey, visit national rail enquiries website here.

🚌 By bus

Bus services run right across Greater Manchester as part of the Bee Network, and you can pay the driver when boarding by cash or card, or download the Bee Network app and purchase a ticket before you travel. Check out Transport for Greater Manchester for more information and how to plan your bus journey.

🚲 By bike

Starling Bank Bikes operate a bike hire scheme, with a high number of locations around Manchester, Trafford and Salford. For more information on how to locate and pay for an electric bike, visit the website here or the Starling Bank Bikes app.

🚶🏿‍♂️ By foot

Manchester City Centre is a relatively small centre, with most tourist sites within 30-minute walk.

🛴 Electric Scooter Rental

Manchester is currently the location of one of a number of national electric scooter (e-scooter) trials in the UK , and Lime e-scooters are available to hire in the city via the Lime app. Please remember to only ride one person per e-scooter and park them responsibly in the correct locations.

🚕 By taxi and rideshare

Manchester has both traditional black cabs and private hire vehicles (PHVs). Black cabs can be hailed on the street or found at designated taxi ranks, while PHVs must be pre-booked. Rideshare apps like Uber also operate in the area.

🚗 By car

The city has a range of Park and Ride options, with bus, tram and train options, which can be found here. There are various other parking options, including on-street parking, public car parks, and private facilities and Manchester has several multi-storey car parks in key areas like the Arndale, Deansgate, and Piccadilly. The city centre can get congested during peak hours so it is recommended that a Park and Ride option is used if you are driving. To plan your car journey, please visit the Travel for Greater Manchester site here.

There are EV charging points throughout Manchester, with real-time availability information available on apps like Zap-Map.

Enterprise Car Club and Co Wheels are the two car club operators in Manchester, providing a variety of vehicle options and easily accessible locations for members. This service offers an alternative to private car ownership, allowing members to rent vehicles on an hourly or daily basis.

📋 Journey planner

You can plan your sustainable travel and car travel options using one of several journey planners for the area including that available from Transport for Greater Manchester and Citymapper. Komoot is another journey planner app available in the area that focusses on active travel routes such as walking and cycling.

Manchester

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