Ahead of the Heineken Cup match between Sale Sharks and RC Toulon on Saturday, 8th December (kick off 3.40pm), why not avoid the queues and use one of the services below?

Shuttle Bus Service

Must be booked by emailing travel@salfordcitystadium.com by 5pm on Friday,7th December 2012.

From Cheadle Hulme & Stockport

Departing from	Bus 1	Bus 2
Manchester Rugby Club (Grove Park)	1.30pm	-
Mercian Way, Edgeley	1.45pm	2.00pm
Stockport Train Station	1.55pm	2.10pm
Parrswood (outside cinema)	-	2.25pm
Salford City Stadium (approx)	2.20pm	2.50pm

Return Journeys - depart from stadium bus layby
Bus 1 at 6.15pm, Bus 2 at 6.15pm.

From Altrincham & Sale

Departure point
Altrincham Interchange	2.00pm
Sale (Heywood Road)	See Little B/Brook entries below

Return journeys - depart stadium bus layby at 6.15pm

Fares: Manchester Rugby Club £7.50, Village Cheadle (if requested) £6.50, Stockport & Parrswood £5. All fares are returns and there are no junior fares.

To book onto any of these services please email travel@salfordcitystadium.com clearly stating your name, how many places you wish to book, your required departure point and your required departure time. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours of confirming your selected departure location and time. Should you fail to receive this confirmation, please re-send your email or call us on 0161 820 2610.

Park & Ride from The Trafford Centre

Buses will be operating shuttle bus services from STAND 4 of the Trafford Centre Bus Station at the following times
1.30pm, 2.15pm, 3.00pm

Return post Match 6.00pm,6.30pm, 7.00pm

There is no booking required for these coaches; however these will be on a first come first served basis. Arrive early to avoid disappointment.

NEW FARES

Single fare £2.00, Return £3.00; 'Family1' (1 adult 2 Children) £5.00 return, 'Family 2' (2 Adults and two children £6.00 return.

Return journeys will commence departure from the stadium at 6.00pm and run until 7.15pm if there is sufficient demand.

These coaches will drop you off within the stadium grounds.

First Bus Number 100 Service operate the following public bus service which also leaves the Trafford Centre Bus Station at the following times:

1.02pm, 1.32pm, 2.02pm, 2.32pm, 3.02pm. The journey time will be approx. 15 minutes.

This bus service will drop you off on the A57; the stadium is a 5 minute walk.

First Bus Number 67

Bus Station	Dep	Dep	Dep	Dep	Dep	Dep
Manchester Shudehill	1.07pm	1.22pm	1.37pm	1.52pm	2.07pm	2.22pm
Eccles Interchange	1.37pm	1.42pm	2.07pm	2.22pm	2.37pm	2.52pm
Arrival Liverpool Road (A.57)	1.52pm	1.58pm	2.22pm	2.37pm	2.52pm	3.07pm

Number 67 buses will drop off and pick up on A57 which is approximately 5 minutes walk into the stadium.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE TWO ADDITIONAL SERVICES ON THIS ROUTE WHICH WILL LEAVE THE A57 AT 6PM AND 6.15PM IN ADDITION THE EXISTING TIMETABLED SERVICES:

67 service to Eccles 6.05pm, 6.20pm, 6.35pm, 6.50pm,7.13pm

Number 67 bus return journeys to Irlam Train Station leave A57 at 6.16pm, 6.31pm, 6.46pm, 7.10pm,7.40pm

Alternative Coaches

The Little B Pub, Sale will be operating a Park & Ride Scheme from the pub for every home match. Contact the Little B to find out departure and return times for this match, parking in their car park is free. Return Journeys are charged at £3.40 per person. For more details contact 0161 973 1168, The Little B Pub, 195 Marsland Road, Sale, M33 3ND

Brook Pub - for details on the shuttle service being run by the Brook Pub, contact 0161 973 7773

Travelling by Train

If you are travelling by train, our nearest train stations with bus connections to the stadium are Irlam and Eccles.

Irlam Train Station

You can travel to Irlam Train Station from the following departure station - Manchester Oxford Road

Manchester Oxford Road	1.16pm	1.44pm	2.16pm	2.44pm	3.16pm
Arrive Irlam	1.34pm	1.57pm	2.33pm	2.57pm	3.34pm
Bus 67	1.40pm	2.05pm	2.40pm	3.05pm	3.45pm

Bus journey time approx. 12 minutes

Return Services to Oxford Road

Bus connection 67 service	Irlam	M/c Oxford Rd.
5.46pm	6.16pm	6.36pm
6.16pm	6.44pm	7.04pm
6.46pm	7.18pm	7.36pm
7.40pm	8.10pm	8.36pm

Eccles Train Station

You can travel to Eccles Train Station from the following departure station: Manchester Victoria

Departure Station	Dep	Dep	Dep
Manchester Victoria	12.39pm	1.39pm	2.39pm
Arrive Eccles	12.46pm	1.46pm	2.46pm
Bus 67	12.55pm	1.55pm	2.55pm

Return Services from Eccles to Manchester Victoria

Bus 67 from A.57 Liverpool Road	5.40pm	5.50pm	7.10pm	7.25pm
Depart Patricroft	5.49pm	6.23pm	7.34pm	8.00pm
Depart Eccles	5.51pm	6.25pm	7.36pm	8.02pm
Arrive Manchester Victoria	6.15pm	6.41pm	7.49pm	8.15pm

Shuttle buses exclusive to Sale Sharks fans will run from Eccles and Irlam train stations, and we recommend this method of approaching the venue. The departure times of the shuttle buses are arranged to meet incoming trains.

You can book a place on any park & ride or shuttle service by emailing travel@salfordcitystadium.com or calling 0161 820 2610.

The costs are £3.00 return single passenger or £6.00 = 2 Adults+2 Children or £5 = 1 adult+2 children, a saving of around 50% on normal bus fares (£2.10 single fare)

CHEAPEST DAILY TICKET AVAILABLE FROM ANY TRAVEL SHOP OR RAIL STATION IN GREATER MANCHESTER IS £6.30 FOR ONE DAY UNLIMITED TRAVEL ON BUS, TRAIN AND METROLINK SERVICES

Travelling by Metrolink

If you are travelling by Metrolink, our nearest Metrolink station is Eccles. The Metrolink runs every 12 minutes from Manchester city centre to Eccles. To travel from Sale via Metrolink passengers should change lines at Cornbrook. On arrival at Eccles Metrolink, cross the road to Eccles Interchange Bus Station and catch the Number 67 bus to the stadium:

Bus 67	1.37pm	1.42pm	2.07pm	2.22pm	2.37pm
Arrive at A.57 LIverpool Road	1.52pm	1.58pm	2.22pm	2.37pm	2.52pm

This is a 5 minute walk to the stadium

Metrolink services run from Eccles to Manchester every 12 minutes until 1.08am.

PLEASE NOTE SALFORD CITY STADIUM, SALE SHARKS, TRANSPORT FOR GREATER MANCHESTER AND ANY OTHER ASSOCIATED COMPANIES WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYONE WHO DOES NOT ARRIVE IN TIME FOR KICK OFF, NOR WILL THEY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MISSED RETURN JOURNEYS OR MISSED CONNECTIONS.

Cycling to Salford City Stadium

If you choose to cycle to Salford City Stadium there are 12 bike racks located outside the main west stand. Bikes can be chained to these are the owners own risk.

To see a comprehensive cycle route map please go to TfGM web site. Under 'cycling' look up Map 10.

Motorcycles at Salford City Stadium

There is a dedicated motorcycle parking area within the main west stand car park. There is no charge for parking of motorcycles at the stadium.

Car Parking at Salford City Stadium

All parking spaces at Salford City Stadium have SOLD OUT for Sharks v Toulon and Sharks v Worcester

Barton Airport, Liverpool Road, M30 7SA - www.cityairportandheliport.com
Located on the A57 (across from the stadium), Barton Airport offers approximately 250 parking spaces. These are charged at £5 per person and payable by cash on the night. The stadium is approximately 10 minutes walk.

The Unicorn Pub, Liverpool Road, M30 7BY
Located on Liverpool Road, (A57 Eccles end), the unicorn pub offers limited match day parking at £5 per car, cash payable on the night. The stadium is approximately 15 minutes walk away

Eccles Rugby Club, Gorton Street, Eccles, M30 7LZ - www.ecclesrfc.org.uk
Located just off of Liverpool Road, Eccles RFC offer match day car parking. Charged of £2.50 per car, cash payable on the night. The stadium is approximately 15 minutes walk away.

Parking at Salford City Stadium

Parking at Salford City Stadium is limited. THERE WILL BE NO CASH PARKING ON THE NIGHT OF THE MATCH. Pre-bookable spaces are available by visiting www.salfordcitystadium.com or at the stadium up until 12pm on the day of the match. These spaces are charged at £5 per car and are sold on a first come first serve basis.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU CHOOSE TO PARK AT THE STADIUM YOU MAY HAVE TO WAIT UP TO 1.5 HOURS TO GET OFF THE CAR PARK.

If you do choose to travel by car, please click here for an interactive map.