Bus from Old Trafford to Stretford
4 direct routes · about 13 min · first bus 05:07, last bus 00:44 (weekdays).
Next buses to Stretford as of 12:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Old Trafford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 63 | Sat 60 · Sun 33 | 05:55 | 00:26 | Trafford Bar (at) | Poplar Road (opp) | — |
| 256 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 50 | Sat 43 · Sun 29 | 05:26 | 00:44 | Trafford Bar (at) | Stothard Road (nr) | — |
| 255 | Bee Network | ~15 min | 32 | Sat 28 · Sun 23 | 05:07 | 23:07 | Trafford Bar (at) | Cressingham Road (opp) | — |
| 79 | Bee Network | ~11 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 07:09 | 22:31 | White City (adj) | Stothard Road (opp) | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 263 bus, 256 bus, 255 bus or 79 bus timetable.
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 256 (Bee Network), the 255 (Bee Network), the 79 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 263, 63 times each weekday — board at Trafford Bar (at) and get off at Poplar Road (opp), about 13 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Old Trafford to Stretford?
Around 13 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 leaves around 05:07 and the last around 00:44. Check the route timetables 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.