Do those trains definitely run on Grand Final day? If so that's how I'll be getting there. Far quicker and more convenient than the tram.

I've used them for United V Liverpool a few times but they weren't running for the Olympic football.

Just to let everyone know and hopefully save people money, if you're travelling on the same day Wayfarer tickets are great value at £10 adult, £5 child, £5 for over 60's or £20 for a group of up to 4 persons (no more than 2 over 15 years of age)

Then you can use trains, buses and Metrolink plus Warrington buses.

If it's anything like last year everyone except me seemed to be using the train and tram for nothing.

They have been running for the last 3 years on Grand Final day. Ive always got them back to Piccadilly and then back to Leeds. Quite simple, i imagine the trams will be stocked up big time.

There are some good bars around Old Trafford that ive been to, the Lightning Bar underneath the LCCC ground and also the Trafford Bar which is about 10 minutes walk away from the ground but is normally 3/4 full and has a large outside area for when its sunny before the game (before it shovels it down during the game and stops just on full time.) I dont know if the Bowling Club is open again this year but many fans congregate on Matt Busby Way and just have a few shandys on the roadside before the game. Usually gets good banter but the occasional penis who thinks its his day to shine.

Its a great day out and if anyone is in Manchester for the day, Moon Under The Water on Deansgate is a very good place to meet fans from all clubs.

Nice one. I take it the queues for the train aren't as excessive as they are for the tram due to far less people knowing about them?

I could do with getting to Piccadilly for 9.06pm, which would be easy enough if we lose and leave straight away, but is it remotely realistic without skipping the celebrations if we win?

No Wireflyer being put on?

if trains are running directly to the ground what time do they usualy start?

were planning on getting the 12 19 train to manchester and im assuming the 1st train to the ground wont be till 4ish? so will metrolink it hopefully be around ground by half 1

Trains out of Piccadilly on Saturday to stop at Old Trafford 16.28, 17.03,17.30 & rtrn 19.48, 20.20, 20.50 and 21.00(Oxford Rd)

Is this for definite? I checked with National Rail and they said there were no trains from Piccadilly to OT this Saturday

I work on the railways and there isn't any trains from Piccadilly to Old Trafford, walk down to Puicadilly Gardens and get the Metro.

Or do what we do and get 4 or 5 in a black cab and it costs the same.

Thanks for that mate

Here is where I got the info about the trains,

@northernrailorg Has anything been confirmed about trains stopping at Old Trafford station on Saturday for #SuperLeagueGrandFinal

4 Oct Northern Rail ‏@northernrailorg
@drivingale Yes we now have times available. Please call us on 0845 00 00 125 Option 2.