Make the most of your matchday at Old Trafford | OneFootball

Brentford take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in our next Premier League fixture on Saturday 19 October.

If you are heading to the match, here’s some useful information on getting to the ground and tips to make the most of your trip to Manchester.

Tickets to this fixture are available - book yours now.

Transport

Save money with Trainline

We’ve partnered with Trainline to give you discounted rail travel on matchday.

Trainline want to make it even easier to travel green. As part of their I Came By Train campaign to help fight climate change, you can save 20 per cent on your journey when you book in advance with Trainline.

After you purchase your match ticket, you will be sent an email with your unique discount code within one to two working days. Each ticket holder will receive an email with their unique discount code. You can redeem your discount code when purchasing your rail ticket.

Read the terms and conditions.

Travelling by train

Direct trains will run from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes on the morning of the match. From the city centre, Metrolink tram services on the Altrincham-bound line (Green or Purple) to Old Trafford will take you within a five minute's walk of the stadium. Bus number 255 will also take you directly to the stadium. Trams and buses are available to return to the city centre after the match but expect it to be busy.

The last direct train back to London on matchday is at 8.15pm. Return tickets to London are liable to sell out. We recommend you use Trainline to book your ticket as soon as possible.

Travelling by car

We recommend that if you’re travelling by car, you look at this map of parking options in the city centre, or book parking at Old Trafford on Manchester United’s website.

Before the match

There are many options for food and drink in the city centre and plenty of places to meet other Brentford fans before you head to the stadium. Piccadilly Tavern near Manchester Piccadilly station welcomes away fans.

Getting back after the match

After the match, busy crowds can cause queues for tram or bus services to the city centre. Walking from Old Trafford back to the city centre takes approximately an hour.

Accessibility

Old Trafford has 18 wheelchair seats for away fans. Accessible parking is also available to blue badge holders. To book a wheelchair space or blue badge parking, please contact Brentford’s disability access officer (accessibility@brentfordfc.com) as soon as possible.

A long weekend

Staying the night in Manchester? The city is renowned for its nightlife with many restaurants, bars and pubs with live music.

For budget hotels, Premier Inn, Holiday Inn, Travelodge, Ibis each have multiple sites in Manchester city centre.

Activities for families

The city centre has many family-friendly options to enjoy food and drink over the weekend.

Manchester is home to the National Football Museum with child tickets for as little as £8. Visit the Classic Football Shirts Shop to browse iconic kits from the past. Also near to the city centre is mini golf, indoor rock climbing and the Science and Industry Museum.