🚌 Bus from Old Trafford to Stretford
4 direct routes · about 10 min · first bus 05:59, last bus 00:26 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 73 | 05:59 | 00:26 | Trafford Bar (at) |
| 255 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 55 | 05:07 | 23:07 | Trafford Bar (at) |
| 256 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 51 | 05:26 | 00:44 | Trafford Bar (at) |
| 79 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 21 | 07:12 | 22:31 | White City (adj) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Old Trafford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Old Trafford to Stretford?
4 routes run directly from Old Trafford to Stretford: the 263 (Bee Network), the 255 (Bee Network), the 256 (Bee Network), the 79 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Old Trafford to Stretford?
Around 10 minutes on the 263, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Old Trafford to Stretford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 263) leaves around 05:59 and the last around 00:26. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Old Trafford to Stretford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.