Getting to Gigg Lane Community Stadium

Gigg Lane Community Stadium - home of Bury FC - is located on Gigg Lane, Bury (BL9 9HR) and has a capacity of 12,000.

The nearest tram stop to the ground is Bury (Bury line), which is a 15-minute walk away.

You can find information about the frequency of Bury line services, as well as first and last tram times, on our tram schedule webpage.

Metrolink are constantly improving the network for customers. Make sure you check the Metrolink planned improvements webpage before you travel to see if any works will affect your route.

Park and Ride

If you have to drive, did you know that there are 24 Park and Ride sites in Greater Manchester, where you can park your car for free and hop on the tram to your destination? The nearest Park and Ride sites to Gigg Lane are:

Whitefield (Bury line) - 331 spaces and 13 disabled spaces - a direct service to Bury that takes 9 minutes.
Radcliffe (Bury line) - 480 spaces and 22 disabled spaces - a direct service to Bury that takes 6 minutes.

Tickets

Beat the queue at the machines and touch-in and out at the on-stop machines using contactless. Or if you are on a day out with your team, save money and travel with the family using our family travelcard. Remember, this is only available on the on-stop ticket machines.

The closest stops to Gigg Lane are in Zone 4.

If you want to catch a bus to or from Gigg Lane Community Stadium, take a look below at the commercial bus services will bring you closest to the ground:
95, 97, 135, 513 and 524.

Journey times can be impacted by increased traffic levels, so be sure to plan ahead and allow extra time for your travel.

For more information, you can search your bus service and select your stop on the TfGM website or check with your bus operator before travelling.

Tickets

Get on board a bus with simple and clear low bus fares.

Adults will pay no more than £2 for a single bus journey, while a £5 1-day AnyBus Adult travelcard will cover unlimited bus travel within the 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester until 3.59am the following day.

For more information, you can visit our dedicated webpage.

The stadium is located on Gigg Lane, which is just off the A56 Manchester Road in Bury.

Whether travelling from the north, south, east or west by road, the ground is approximately a 10-minute drive from the M60, M66 and M62.

As Bury tram stop is only a short walk from Gigg Lane, consider parking your car at one of Metrolink's 24 park and ride sites, as continuing your journey by tram may be quicker at peak travel times.

If you are travelling to Gigg Lane by train, the best way to reach the ground from rail stations in the city centre is by Metrolink.

The Bury line will take you from Victoria or Piccadilly in approximately 30 minutes.

If travelling by rail, be sure to check every journey before travelling - either with your operator or on the National Rail website.

The Bee Network is Greater Manchester’s new, joined up transport network.

We’re making it easier to get around on safe, affordable, reliable services that get you where you need to go.

All bus services in Greater Manchester are now under local control as part of the Bee Network, making it easier for you to get around.

Bus company tickets are not valid on Bee Network services so make sure you’ve got the right ticket for your journey.

Download the Bee Network app so you can plan and pay for your journey in one place, track live buses, and rate your journey.

Find out more about the Bee Network.

In Greater Manchester, we want everyone to travel safely and easily. We have a variety of accessibility guides suited to your journey on our accessibility hub and some key information for travelling by Metrolink and bus below.

Etihad Campus Metrolink Lift - Out of Service

The lift at Etihad Campus tram stop will be out of service from Tuesday 21 January until further notice. This may affect journeys to upcoming fixtures at the Etihad Stadium, whilst repairs to the lift are undertaken.

For customers travelling towards Manchester, step-free access is via a ramp from the Stadium level. For customers travelling towards Ashton, step-free access is via a ramp from the Stadium level and then use the track crossing.

Etihad Campus (alternative access when lift offline)

The Metrolink team are on hand on 0161 205 2000 from 7am to 8pm, 7 days a week, or via the on platform help button to support with your journey.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Accessibility on Metrolink

Metrolink is a modern system with a range of accessibility features. All Metrolink trams and tram stops are accessible for wheelchair users.

Every tram stop has:

Every tram has:

An area for people who use wheelchairs
Space for pushchairs
Seats marked for people who have trouble standing
Emergency call points.

For further information on the accessibility of Metrolink, please visit the accessibility hub.

Accessibility on the bus

Many buses have ramps and can accommodate wheelchairs. Some new buses also have display screens, route numbers, destination displays and audio-visual ‘next stop’ announcements.

A lot of bus operators have low floor buses to make it easier for people who use wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and those with small children and pushchairs.

For further information, visit our accessibility hub and select your bus operator for their accessibility policies.