Things to know if travelling to Old Trafford | OneFootball

Brentford take on Manchester United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Monday 27 April (kick-off 8pm BST).

The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Digital tickets are in use for this matchday and you will receive an email with instructions on how to download yours.

If you are heading to Old Trafford, here is everything you need to know to ensure you are ready for your visit.

Travelling by train

Direct trains will run from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 20 minutes on the day of the match. Journeys last just over two hours.

The last train that will get you to the match in time for kick-off leaves Euston at 5.13pm.

The last direct train back to London on matchday is at 10.14pm. You will have to leave the match before full-time to make it to Manchester Piccadilly in time.

We recommend that you use the National Rail journey planner to plan your route to the game and home again, and book tickets in advance.

Travelling by car

Driving from London to Manchester takes around four hours, but we would advise leaving plenty of time in case there is traffic, particularly around rush hour.

Use this map of parking options in the city centre, or book parking at Old Trafford on Manchester United’s website.

Local travel to the ground

Manchester Piccadilly is in the city centre. Metrolink tram services will take you to within a five minute walk of Old Trafford. Bus number 255 also takes you directly to the ground. Walking will take around an hour.

Use the Citymapper app to get live travel updates on the day.

Ticketing information – digital tickets are in use for this fixture

Tickets for this fixture will be distributed digitally. You will receive your ticket(s) by email ahead of the match. Please follow the instructions on the email to get your ticket ready on your phone.

Any duplicate ticket requests must be sent to Manchester United by the Brentford box office.

For those that have requested a physical ticket or have sent a duplicate ticket request, collections are at the supporter services hub in the W2 car park.

Please contact Brentford's box office with any enquiries ahead of matchday.

Please also observe and respect the family friendly seating. Anyone who holds a ticket in this area is reminded that they should be seated for the duration of the match.

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.

Audio commentary headsets are available only by making a request in advance at accessibility@manutd.co.uk.

Changing places facilities are available at Old Trafford on request.

Your matchday at Manchester United

Pubs near the ground are for home fans only. There are many options for food and drink in the city centre. Piccadilly Tavern near Manchester Piccadilly station welcomes away fans.

The away section is located in the southeast corner of the stadium, in the east stand.

All bags will be searched on arrival and items larger than the size criteria will need to be left at one of the bag drop facilities. A steward at the ground can direct you to the nearest bag drop.

Have a safe trip and enjoy the match!