Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is transforming Bury Interchange into a modern, accessible transport hub at the heart of the Bee Network. Working with Bury Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, we're delivering a major redevelopment that will improve connections for people travelling by bus, tram, or walking, wheeling and cycling.
The redevelopment will be delivered in two phases. From mid-November 2026, phase one work starts. As part of the Metrolink improvements, we’ll be building a new footbridge and improving platforms.
In phase two we’ve got plans to create a new interchange with better passenger facilities, improved public spaces and proposed new homes as part of Bury's wider regeneration plans.
Building on the award-winning approach used at Stockport Interchange, we want Bury Interchange to become Greater Manchester's first carbon-neutral transport hub. The redevelopment will support Bury’s Town Centre Masterplan, creating a welcoming gateway to the town centre.
Phase one (November 2026 – early 2028) – Metrolink access and platform improvement works
Phase one will start in November 2026, paving the way for the full development of phase two of Bury Interchange. Planning permission for phase one was granted in July 2025. Early engagement took place with TfGM’s Disability Design Reference Group (DDRG) in 2024, which helped shape the proposals.
Phase one works will include:
- A new footbridge over the Metrolink tram lines, which will provide a direct link to Union Square, with step-free access to Pyramid Park via a new pedestrian route. The new footbridge will be a permanent fixture in the town centre, ensuring that passengers can still access the tram platforms when the interchange closes for its multi-million-pound redevelopment.
- New stairs and a lift from the footbridge will provide access to the platforms.
- The Metrolink platforms will be upgraded and refurbished, including new canopies, resurfaced platforms, improved ticketing facilities, better passenger information displays, new driver facilities, and upgraded lighting, signage and CCTV.
- Temporary stepped access will be built at the north end of the eastern platform to give a more direct route to the town centre. This will be open to the public in late 2027 / early 2028, before the main work on the interchange begins.
Design developed by scheme Architect Hawkins Brown
Phase two (early 2028 to 2030): Interchange and residential development
We're developing plans for phase two of the redevelopment. Since 2025, we've worked closely with local groups to understand what matters most and what should be considered in the design of an inclusive and accessible new interchange. Subject to approvals, construction of the new interchange is expected to begin in early 2028.
If approved, the proposals would create a modern, integrated interchange with significantly improved facilities, including:
- A modern, fully enclosed building with a safe and secure waiting area
- Better passenger information, lighting, signage and CCTV
- Fully accessible toilets, including a Changing Places facility
- A multi-use quiet room
- A dedicated active travel hub with secure cycle parking
- Redesigned bus areas - where buses arrive, depart and pick up passengers - with improved access and fewer crossing points
- An information and ticket office, bus supervisors’ office and new driver facilities
- Spaces for retail and other commercial uses
- A high-quality external bus shelter on Angouleme Way
- New residential apartments
Help shape plans for the new interchange at Bury
Many aspects of the Bury Interchange redevelopment are still being designed, and we want to hear your views to help shape the plans.
The survey is open from Monday 7 September until 11.59pm on Sunday 27 September 2026. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here.
Need support?
If you would like a paper copy of the survey, information in an alternative format or language, or need help taking part, please contact us:
- Email: hello@beenetwork.com
- Telephone: 0161 244 1000
Meet the project team
You can also find out more and speak to the project team at one of our drop-in events:
- Friday 11 September 2026: Mill Gate Shopping Centre, 10am to 2pm
- Wednesday 16 September 2026: Bury Interchange, 7am to 11am and 1pm to 5pm
- Saturday 26 September 2026: Bury Interchange, 9.30am to 1.30pm
New homes as part of the scheme
We're exploring the potential for new residential rental apartments as part of the wider redevelopment.
Any homes would be subject to further development, public consultation and planning approval.
If approved, the apartments would help create a more vibrant town centre, bringing homes and public transport together in one well-connected location. They would support Bury's wider regeneration plans and help meet local housing needs.
Travelling to and from Bury Interchange
During most of the redevelopment programme, tram services will continue to run into Bury Interchange. However, there will be times when trams won’t be able to run into the interchange while construction takes place.
When this happens, we’ll do everything we can to minimise disruption. We’ll let passengers know in advance and provide details of any changes, including bus replacement services.
Bus services will continue to run every day to and from Bury town centre.
Funding
Funding for the work has been provided through the government’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), which saw Greater Manchester awarded £1.07bn to help deliver the Bee Network. Bury Interchange is a specified project within this programme.
