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Manchester Match Days & Events

Match days at the Etihad and Old Trafford, concerts at Co-op Live and festivals across Manchester. Dropped off close by, and home again afterwards.

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    Match days and big nights out in Manchester

    Manchester has some of the biggest stadiums and arenas in the country, and on an event day the trams, trains and car parks fill up fast. TRAVL XL takes you there door to door and brings you home again afterwards, so you can enjoy the day and leave the driving, the parking and the queues to us.

    We pick up from across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, from Nelson, Burnley and Blackburn to Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Stockport.

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    Football match days

    Heading to the Etihad Stadium for Manchester City or Old Trafford for Manchester United? Travel to the game with your mates and get home afterwards without worrying about the traffic, the parking or who’s driving.

    • Etihad Stadium
    • Old Trafford
    • Emirates Old Trafford for cricket

    Concerts, gigs and festivals

    From arena tours to stadium gigs and summer festivals, we’ll get you there in good time and pick you up afterwards.

    • Co-op Live
    • AO Arena
    • Etihad Stadium concerts
    • Heaton Park festivals
    • Manchester Central
    • Bridgewater Hall

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    How it works

    Book your return too

    Book your journey home when you book your journey there, with a pick-up time to suit you, so getting home is already sorted.

    Groups welcome

    Going as a group? Our minibuses seat 8, and we can send two or three together for groups of up to 24.

    Executive travel for hospitality

    Arriving for corporate hospitality or a box? Arrive in style in one of our executive cars.

    No hidden fees

    You know the price before you travel, with no surge pricing on busy event days.

    Professional drivers

    Experienced, insured and DBS checked drivers who know Manchester’s roads.

    Available 24/7

    Early kick-offs and late encores are no problem.

    Book early for the big dates

    Big matches and sell-out shows are our busiest days, so book as soon as you have your tickets. Book online in a couple of minutes, or call our Manchester number, 0161 669 4411, and we’ll arrange everything for you.

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    Where we cover

    Manchester Match Days & Events across the North West

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    Book in advance

    Book in advance. Travel without a second thought.

    Have a holiday to look forward to, or a night out in the city? Get a head start by booking now, and book your return at the same time. That’s one less thing to worry about.