Centre News | 28 October 2025
We're thrilled to announce a new partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester, marking an exciting step in making the experiential destination more connected and accessible for everyone.
As part of the collaboration, the Metrolink stop previously known as Barton Dock Road has officially been renamed Trafford Palazzo, giving visitors a direct and seamless connection to the leading retail and immersive experiences offered within the centre.
With the Bee Network, visitors can enjoy affordable, frequent, and late-running tram services, every 12 minutes from Deansgate-Castlefield.
The renaming of the Metrolink stop and Trafford Palazzo branded trams are set to launch from Tuesday 28 October, with the celebratory event taking place from mid-day on 8th November.
The rebranding will be supported by the introduction of two bespoke Trafford Palazzo wrapped Metrolink trams, bringing the destination’s distinctive identity to life across the city region.
The easiest way to get to Trafford Palazzo is via Metrolink Tram, with the Trafford Palazzo tram stop right outside the centre. Download the above network map as a PDF and check your route
The Trafford Park Line runs from Deansgate-Castlefield to the Trafford Palazzo and tram services run frequently throughout the day, seven days a week [every 12 minutes on Monday – Saturday, every 15 minutes on Sunday]. For first and last tram times from Trafford Palazzo, please visit our website.
With a journey time of 20 minutes from Deansgate-Castlefield, the best way to travel between the city centre and Trafford Palazzo is by tram. Customers can change at Deansgate-Castlefield to connect to other lines on the network across Greater Manchester.
For more information on nearest tram stops, take a look at the tram network map.
Metrolink are constantly improving the network for customers. Make sure you check the tram planned improvements webpage before you travel to see if any works will affect your route.
Ticketing
Contactless tap and go is the easiest way to pay for seamless travel across bus and tram on the Bee Network, with fares calculated at the end of the day. Just tap in on the card reader at your tram or bus stop using your contactless card or device - before boarding, then tap out with the same card or device at your final stop.
With tap and go you will be charged the lowest adult fare for the journeys that you have made, that’s never more than a daily or weekly cap.
Save money and travel with the family using our family travelcard. Remember, this is only available on the on-stop ticket machines. For more information on family tickets, follow the link to beenetwork.com.
Travelling from afar?
If your train calls at Deansgate rail station, consider alighting at this station for quick and direct tram travel to Trafford Palazzo. From the rail station, you can reach Deansgate-Castlefield tram stop on foot in a couple minutes via the pedestrian bridge or by crossing over the road from the station exit.
Shoppers arriving by train at Manchester Victoria or Manchester Piccadilly can hop from train to tram with ease at either station. From Piccadilly tram stop, the Eccles, MediaCityUK and Altrincham lines will take you to Deansgate-Castlefield. Alternatively, from Manchester Victoria, hop onboard a tram bound for Manchester Airport, Altrincham or East Didsbury for this stop.
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