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.
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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More information on the new single bus journey faresGet on board with new low bus fares
From September 4, a single bus journey will be no more than £2 for an adult and £1 for a child
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Visit the planned improvement works pagePlanned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines throughout 2022. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Find out more about the Cycle Hire sponsorship opportunitySponsorship opportunity for GM Cycle Hire
Are you a brand interested in playing a key role in Greater Manchester’s first publicly operated, self-service, 24/7 cycle hire scheme?
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Visit the free travel scheme pageFree travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Visit the Bee Active websiteBee Active this summer
Enter your postcode into our interactive map to see where you can get on foot or by bike in 15 mins.
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Learn more about the dogs on trams pilotDogs on trams pilot
You can travel with your dog on Metrolink as part of a trial
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More information on the new single bus journey fares
Get on board with new low bus fares
From September 4, a single bus journey will be no more than £2 for an adult and £1 for a child
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Find out more about the Cycle Hire sponsorship opportunity
Sponsorship opportunity for GM Cycle Hire
Are you a brand interested in playing a key role in Greater Manchester’s first publicly operated, self-service, 24/7 cycle hire scheme?
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Visit the Bee Active website
Bee Active this summer
Enter your postcode into our interactive map to see where you can get on foot or by bike in 15 mins.
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Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines throughout 2022. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Visit the free travel scheme page
Free travel for 48 hours for Ukrainians arriving in Greater Manchester
To help Ukrainian nationals arriving in Greater Manchester, Metrolink tram services, rail services and the majority of bus and coach services in the region are being provided free of charge.
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Learn more about the dogs on trams pilot
Dogs on trams pilot
You can travel with your dog on Metrolink as part of a trial