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Tram service frequency

From Monday 30 March until autumn, a revised timetable will be introduced across the tram network.

There will still be reliable and frequent tram services running every 15 minutes, supported by a peak service running every 7.5 minutes at the busiest times on the most popular lines. 

This is to allow significant work to take place to build the capacity and resilience of the tracks, trams and workforce. 

Read more about the works taking place.

The operating hours below are a general guide only. Use the first and last tram times tool to find the exact time of your journey. For major events operating hours may be extended and frequencies increased.

Monday to Thursday

6am to midnight
Every 15 minutes

Friday and Saturday

6am to 1am (following day)
Every 15 minutes


Sunday

7am to midnight
Every 15 minutes


Stops with more than one service running through them will have trams arriving more frequently. View the tram network map to see which services call at your stop.

First and last tram timesTram network map

All-day services

The following services operate all day, from start of service until end of service:

  • Altrincham – Etihad Campus
  • Bury – Piccadilly
  • Ashton-under-Lyne – Eccles via MediaCityUK
  • Rochdale Town Centre – East Didsbury via Exchange Square
  • Manchester Airport – Victoria via Market Street
  • The Trafford Centre – Crumpsall via Exchange Square

Part-day services

Some services only operate for part of the day to meet increased demand at busier times.

Altrincham – Bury via Market Street

Monday to Friday
7am to 8pm
Every 15 minutes

Saturday
9am to 6.30pm
Every 15 minutes

Outside of these hours, use the Altrincham – Etihad Campus and Bury – Piccadilly services.

East Didsbury – Shaw and Crompton via Exchange Square

Monday to Friday
7am to 8pm
Every 15 minutes

Saturday
9am to 6.30pm
Every 15 minutes

Outside of these hours, use the East Didsbury – Rochdale Town Centre service.