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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Find your best value ticket“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
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Sign up to the challenge10 for 10 challenge
Start your year well with 10 minutes of walking, cycling or wheeling every day for 10 weeks.
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Visit the planned improvement works pagePlanned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Visit the Business PortalDiscover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
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Find out more about Local LinkBook a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Take part in the consultationBus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
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Find your best value ticket
“The transport connections are really good”
Find the best value Metrolink or bus ticket for you.
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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 and stops in 2023. 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 Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Sign up to the challenge
10 for 10 challenge
Start your year well with 10 minutes of walking, cycling or wheeling every day for 10 weeks.
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Visit the Business Portal
Discover the Business Portal
Supporting businesses, employees, clients and visitors travel sustainably and affordably.
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Take part in the consultation
Bus service permits consultation
Have your say on TfGM’s proposed permit application process.
