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Do more Christmas with the Bee Network

Your one-stop shop for festive travel

We're ready for millions of extra journeys this Christmas with more people shopping, going to events and meeting friends and family

The Bee Network offers a hassle-free alternative to the car, and helps reduce traffic heading into busy town and city centres.

We’re boosting bus and tram services, opening new park and rides, and working closely with rail operators to give you even more ways to get around.

Trams run every 15 minutes or less, with extra tram services over November and December.

We also have plenty of high frequency buses running every 12 minutes or less.

So plan your journey with the Bee Network app and just tap and go with contactless when travelling.

Here's how the Bee Network can help you make the most of your festive plans:

Get around easily this festive season

Headed to the Christmas markets or other events? Plan your journey using the Bee Network app or go to our event travel advice page for all the information you need to help you get around.

Between Christmas and new year, and for certain events, services may run differently. See travel advice for details.

Get top tips and travel updatesGet travel advice for events

Make the most of late night services

Don't leave the party early. Our night buses go all night long Thursday to Sunday, and trams run until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays.

Find night busesFind first and last tram times

Enjoy free parking at a park and ride

Save on parking costs and get free parking with your bus or tram ticket – including free overnight parking at Metrolink Park and Ride from 12 November to 3 January.

We're also introducing additional weekend park and ride sites from 14 November.

Find a park and ride near you Find weekend pop-up park and ride sites from Saturday 14 November
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