The Away End

Away supporters' handbook

Away guide

Old Trafford

Manchester United, Manchester. The away section isn't confirmed yet — check your match ticket.Nearest station is Old Trafford (Metrolink), Roughly 5–15 min walk (estimate; crowds may add time). By road: M60 J9, then A5081.

Venue information verified: 14 October 2026

Note: Away section varies or has not yet been verified — check the allocation details on your match ticket.

Matchday reminder: Kick-offs, allocations, transport and local arrangements can change. Recheck official club and travel information before booking or setting off.

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

  • Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
  • Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
  • Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
  • Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.
Stylised illustration of Old Trafford in Manchester
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Getting there

  • Manchester United Football Ground station — Matchday-only National Rail station a few minutes' walk from the stadium.
  • Old Trafford Metrolink — Tram stop serving the ground year-round, a short walk from the concourse.
  • Driving — M60 J9 onto the A5081; official car parks are extensive but the surrounding roads are very congested before and after matches.
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Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

  • Bishop Blaize, Chester Road — One of the best-known matchday pubs, close to the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Trafford Wharf Road eateries — A quieter run of cafés and bars along the Salford Quays side of the ground. Colours policy unknownMap
  • Lou Macari's chippy — Famous fish and chip shop on Chester Road, run by the former United player. Colours policy unknownMap
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Worth the detour

Old Trafford Museum and Tour

Covers the club's history including the Munich air disaster, open matchdays and most weekdays.

Open in maps

Imperial War Museum North

A short walk over the footbridge at Salford Quays, striking Daniel Libeskind architecture.

Open in maps

The Lowry

Arts centre and gallery at Salford Quays, a pleasant walk from the ground along the water.

Open in maps
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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

  • The Bishop Blaize back bar

    A quieter room away from the main crush, worth asking for if the front bar is packed.

    Open in maps

  • Trafford Park heritage trail

    Information panels tracing the area's industrial past, missed by fans heading straight to the ground.

    Open in maps

  • White City Retail Park cafés

    A short drive or bus ride away, quieter than the main Chester Road strip.

    Open in maps

Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Manchester; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

Old Trafford is one of the largest and busiest grounds in the country — allow significant extra time for the walk from station or tram.

Ground note · unverified

The roads around the ground are subject to heavy traffic management; postmatch dispersal from car parks can take well over an hour.

From the away end

Away-end reviews & seat views

Old Trafford · First-hand fan experiences, not official club advice.

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Away days at Old Trafford

Vlogs and first-hand experiences from visiting fans.

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Places to eat in Manchester

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Best pubs in Manchester

Popular pub guides and reviews from YouTube.

These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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