The Peninsula Stadium (formerly Moor Lane), home of Salford City FC, is located on Moor Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M7 3PZ. Situated around three miles north-west of Manchester city centre, the stadium has excellent motorway access and is well served by trains, Metrolink trams and local bus services. This guide explains the easiest ways to reach Salford City FC, where to park and the best transport options on matchdays.
If you're travelling from Lancashire, Cumbria, Preston, Blackpool or Scotland, the quickest route is via the M61 or M6.
Traffic becomes considerably heavier around Junction 16 and Moor Lane during the hour leading up to kick-off, so arriving early is recommended.
Supporters travelling from Birmingham, the Midlands, London or the South Coast should use the M6 and M60.
The Peninsula Stadium is only around five minutes from the motorway network.
If you're travelling from Leeds, Sheffield, Yorkshire or the East Midlands:
The journey from Leeds typically takes around one hour and 15 minutes depending on traffic.
Supporters travelling from Liverpool, Warrington or North Wales should:
The stadium is well signposted once you leave the motorway.
Most supporters travelling from northern England or Scotland should travel to Manchester Victoria.
Direct services operate from destinations including:
From Manchester Victoria, supporters can continue by bus, Metrolink, taxi or local rail services.
Supporters travelling from London, Birmingham, Bristol or the South Coast will usually arrive at Manchester Piccadilly.
From Manchester Piccadilly you can:
The nearest railway station is Salford Crescent, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4km) from The Peninsula Stadium.
Manchester Victoria is also a popular option due to its greater number of train services and excellent public transport connections.
Yes. Walking is possible from Salford Crescent.
The journey takes around 30 minutes via Frederick Road and Moor Lane.
The route is mostly flat and well signposted.
Yes. Several Bee Network bus services run close to the stadium.
Popular services include:
Buses generally operate every 10-15 minutes throughout the day. Journey times from Manchester city centre or Salford Crescent are usually between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Yes. The nearest Metrolink stop is Bowker Vale on the Bury Line.
From Bowker Vale, the stadium is approximately 20 minutes' walk via Bury Old Road and Moor Lane.
No. Salford City do not currently operate a dedicated matchday shuttle bus between railway stations or Metrolink stops and the stadium.
Most supporters use the regular Bee Network bus services or walk from nearby stations.
Yes. While there is no official club-operated Park and Ride, supporters can make use of the Metrolink Park and Ride sites across Greater Manchester.
Popular options include:
From these locations, travel by tram to Bowker Vale before walking to the stadium.
Yes. Limited official parking is available at The Peninsula Stadium.
However:
Address: Hankinson Way, Salford, M6 5JA
This large public car park is approximately 20-25 minutes' walk from the stadium.
Address: Cheetham Hill Road, Manchester, M8 8EP
Located around 1.5 miles away, this is another option for supporters wishing to park outside the immediate stadium area before walking or taking a short taxi journey.
Limited on-street parking is available around Moor Lane.
Supporters should:
Most nearby parking options are within a straightforward walk.
Yes. Accessible parking is available close to the stadium entrances.
Supporters requiring accessible parking should contact Salford City before travelling to reserve a space.
For motorists, travelling via the M60 Junction 16 provides the quickest access to Salford City FC from all directions.
If travelling by public transport, taking a train to Manchester Victoria or Salford Crescent, followed by a Bee Network bus or a short taxi journey, is usually the easiest option. Alternatively, supporters can use the Metrolink to Bowker Vale before walking approximately 20 minutes to the stadium.
As official parking is limited, arriving early and planning your parking in advance is strongly recommended, particularly for weekend league fixtures.
