Bus from Salford Quays to Old Trafford
5 direct routes · 4–12 min · first bus 04:51, last bus 00:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Trafford as of 10:12
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Salford Quays, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Bee Network | ~4 min | 38 | Sat 35 · Sun 31 | 05:15 | 00:40 | Merchants Quay (Stop D) | Sir Alex Ferguson Way (nr) | — |
| 53 | Bee Network | ~12 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 18 | 04:51 | 22:49 | MediaCityUK (nr) | Henrietta Street (opp) | — |
| 79 | Bee Network | ~10 min | 15 | Sat 14 · Sun 6 | 06:58 | 22:22 | MediaCityUK (nr) | White City (adj) | — |
| T1 | TransporaBus | ~10 min | 3 | Sat 6 · Sun 3 | 11:15 | 14:45 | MediaCityUK (nr) | Sir Alex Ferguson Way (nr) | — |
| 745 | Bee Network | ~8 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:19 | 08:19 | Merchants Quay (Stop D) | Henrietta Street (opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Salford Quays 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 30 bus, 53 bus, 79 bus or T1 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Salford Quays to Old Trafford?
5 routes run directly from Salford Quays to Old Trafford: the 30 (Bee Network), the 53 (Bee Network), the 79 (Bee Network), the T1 (TransporaBus), the 745 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 30, 38 times each weekday — board at Merchants Quay (Stop D) and get off at Sir Alex Ferguson Way (nr), about 4 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Salford Quays to Old Trafford?
Between 4 minutes on the 30 and 12 on the 53, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Salford Quays to Old Trafford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:51 and the last around 00:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Salford Quays to Old Trafford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.