Think I will walk from Leigh, it will be quicker..in fact I will set off now

I don't think the shuttle buses are run anymore, but as mentioned the First Bus 100 (2 an hour) and some of the 67 buses (3 an hour) go via the Trafford Centre. £4 (?) for a first day pass, think it's about £2.75 for a single.

the 67 does not go past the Trafford Centre and it's £4-50 for a day ticket

All the 100 service go via the Trafford centre, some of the 67 do so as well which is why I said"some". If they are in the TC all 100 and 67 buses go past the stadium. The old shuttle bus price was £5 which at the time wax £1 more than than the first day pass. I don't know the current fare, which is why I put a question mark. As no one else answered an away fans question I tried to help, pity you didn't answer the OP rather than have a go at me!

Quote: bryanthered "the 67 does not go past the Trafford Centre and it's £4-50 for a day ticket'" Not using First Bus often, having checked the day pass is £4.20. My post acknowledged I wasn't sure, you made it appear you had a fact. Pity it was incorrect, I can only assume you are trying to put away fans off (as if they need any more rubbish about transport). tfgm.com/journey_planning/Ticket ... adult.aspx

Quote: bryanthered "the 67 does not go past the Trafford Centre and it's £4-50 for a day ticket'" Not using First Bus often, having checked the day pass is £4.20. My post acknowledged I wasn't sure, you made it appear you had a fact. Pity it was incorrect, I can only assume you are trying to put away fans off (as if they need any more rubbish about transport). tfgm.com/journey_planning/Ticket ... adult.aspx

As stated above the 100 bus is the only service from Barton to the Traffic Centre. First bus now have a mobile phone app where you can track their services in real time from the bus stop you are waiting it which I find v useful. No idea what happened to the shuttle buses, don't know how many used it so probably was cancelled due to lack of use?

If you are reasonably active I would suggest walking it via Barton Bridge you could walk it in 30-40 mins.