Parking Near Old Trafford, Quays
Where Can I Find Old Trafford Parking on Event Days?
Event-day access around Wharfside and Trafford Park can change, so allow extra time before reaching Munich Tunnel. The council lists a £7 on-street charge at its event-parking facility. Covered Parksy spaces are 306 yd and 323 yd away at £4.50 an hour, while Manchester United Football Ground railway station is 116 yd away and a 2-minute walk.
- Address
- Munich Tunnel, Wharfside, Trafford, M32 0RZ
- Closest listed space
- Covered Parking at Bruntwood Trafford House, Old Trafford, 306 yd (4 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Manchester United Football Ground railway station, 116 yd (2 min walk)
Parking Near Quays
Old Trafford stands beside nearby streets where pre-booking a private parking space supports a short walk and less circling before events. Photo: Pexels
Event-Day Restrictions Around Wharfside and Trafford Park
Road access around the venue changes for events, with the council identifying Trafford Village within Trafford Park as an event-parking area close to the stadium (trafford.gov.uk). Drivers approaching from Wharfside should allow for event traffic before reaching Munich Tunnel, particularly when a match-day parking facility is operating.
The Manchester United visitor guidance specifies Wharfside Way West as the access route to car park E2 for non-matchday visitors (manutd.com). Parking enforcement remains relevant on surrounding streets because the council’s event facility is pay-to-park, with a listed £7 on-street charge (trafford.gov.uk).
Car Parks and Park-and-Ride Alternatives for the Stadium
The council lists the on-street charge as £7. Q-Park also markets indoor parking for Old Trafford events and match days, with code MATCH15 offering 15% off at checkout (q-park.co.uk).
Emirates Old Trafford lists a separate tariff of free for 0 to 30 minutes, £4 for 30 minutes to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 5 hours, £6 for 4 to 12 hours and £18 for 12 to 24 hours (emiratesoldtrafford.lancashirecricket.co.uk). Its page also identifies MUFC matchday parking, making the facility a possible alternative for visitors comparing event parking around the wider Trafford area.
Parksy Parking Spaces Within Walking Distance of Old Trafford
Parksy lists covered parking at Bruntwood Trafford House, 306 yd away, at £4.50 an hour, plus covered event and match-day parking in Old Trafford, 323 yd away, at £4.50 an hour. Both options suit drivers who prefer covered spaces close to the venue and leave a short walk after a match or show.
Other priced listings include a Stretford driveway space 0.2 mi away at £4.90 a day; Tesco Stretford Extra parking in M32, 0.3 mi away, at £9 an hour; a secure Manchester M16 space 0.3 mi away at £12 a day; and Wilton Avenue parking in Manchester M16, 0.3 mi away, at £18.75 an hour. The 0.2 mi and 0.3 mi choices involve a longer walk back after an event than the two spaces measured in yards.
Rail and Walking Access From Manchester United Football Ground Station
Manchester United Football Ground railway station is the nearest station to the venue, at 116 yd from the Munich Tunnel address and a 2-minute walk. Rail is therefore a practical alternative when event-day driving conditions around Wharfside and Trafford Park are busy.
The station’s short approach also makes it useful for drivers who choose a more distant car park and continue by rail. The venue is in Wharfside, near Quays, while the station provides the closest stated walking connection to the stadium entrance area.
Sources
- UK Government parking rules
- To guarantee a car space, pre-book parking before your visit.
- Managed Car Parks
- National Rail Enquiries
- Getting Here | Manchester United
- Parking for Old Trafford Stadium | Q-Park Manchester
- Man Utd Car Parking: Welcome To Www ...
- Events at Old Trafford - Parking
- Car Parking | Emirates Old Trafford
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Find Old Trafford Parking on Event Days?
Event-day access around Wharfside and Trafford Park can change, so allow extra time before reaching Munich Tunnel. The council lists a £7 on-street charge at its event-parking facility. Covered Parksy spaces are 306 yd and 323 yd away at £4.50 an hour, while Manchester United Football Ground railway station is 116 yd away and a 2-minute walk.
What Parking Restrictions Apply Near Old Trafford on Event Days?
Road access around the venue changes for events, with Trafford Village within Trafford Park identified as an event-parking area close to the stadium. Drivers approaching from Wharfside should allow for event traffic before reaching Munich Tunnel, particularly when a match-day parking facility is operating. The listed on-street charge is £7.
Which Nearby Covered Parking Spaces Are Available?
Parksy lists covered parking at Bruntwood Trafford House, 306 yd away, at £4.50 an hour. Covered event and match-day parking in Old Trafford is 323 yd away, also at £4.50 an hour. Both provide covered spaces close to the venue, with a short walk after a match or show.
Are There Alternatives to Parking Close to the Stadium?
Q-Park markets indoor parking for Old Trafford events and match days, with code MATCH15 offering 15% off at checkout. Emirates Old Trafford lists free parking for 0 to 30 minutes, £4 for 30 minutes to 2 hours, £5 for 2 to 5 hours, £6 for 4 to 12 hours and £18 for 12 to 24 hours.
How Much Do Other Nearby Parksy Spaces Cost?
A Stretford driveway space is 0.2 mi away at £4.90 a day. Tesco Stretford Extra parking in M32 is 0.3 mi away at £9 an hour, while a secure Manchester M16 space is 0.3 mi away at £12 a day. Wilton Avenue parking in Manchester M16 is 0.3 mi away at £18.75 an hour.
Can I Travel by Rail Instead of Driving?
Manchester United Football Ground railway station is the nearest station to the venue, at 116 yd from the Munich Tunnel address and a 2-minute walk. Rail is a practical alternative when event-day driving conditions around Wharfside and Trafford Park are busy. It can also help drivers who choose a more distant car park and continue by rail.
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