On these pages you will information about travelling in different ways across Greater Manchester. Click on the way you want to travel and you will find information on what support is available to you. There are also some handy guides to support you using the network and what other option of travel you may be able to use such as Ring and Ride and Local Link.
Modes of travel
Bus accessibility
Discover how each bus operator supports their customers.
Train accessibility
Find out more about travelling by train and what accessibility support operators provide. For more information about the TfGM-managed Horwich Parkway station, please see the Accessible Travel Policy (also in leaflet format).
Tram accessibility
Explore the support that is available across Greater Manchester's fully-accessible tram network.
Cycling and Walking accessibility
More information on cycling and walking across Greater Manchester.
Travel services
Ring and Ride accessibility
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
Local Link accessibility
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Find out whether Local Link transport is available in your area.
Park and Ride accessibility
Locate your nearest Park and Ride site, including information in disabled parking spaces where available.
Using the network
Carriage of animals
Information on the carriage of animals across different types of transport including guide dogs and assistance dogs.
Please note that the following only applies to Metrolink. Please check with individual bus and rail operators for further information:
Wheelchairs and Mobility Scooters
Information on accessible travel for wheelchair and mobility scooter users on Metrolink.
Bikes and Pushchairs
Pushchair and bike information for those travelling on Metrolink.
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Find out which lines will be affectedMetrolink improvement works
In January, February and March 2022, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines in the opening months of the new year.
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Use the online checker to see if your vehicle is affected.Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone coming soon
The Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone is being introduced on 30 May 2022. Private cars, motorbikes and mopeds are NOT included, but some other polluting vehicles are.
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Use the online checker to see if your vehicle is affected.
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone coming soon
The Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone is being introduced on 30 May 2022. Private cars, motorbikes and mopeds are NOT included, but some other polluting vehicles are.
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Find out which lines will be affected
Metrolink improvement works
In January, February and March 2022, planned improvement works will take place on Metrolink. These works will affect various different lines in the opening months of the new year.