You can use public transport but please consider active travel options such as cycling and walking.
If you do need to use public transport, Local Link bus services are still running but with limited available spaces due to the buses running with a lower maximum capacity.
On public transport, you must wear a face covering unless you are exempt – if you don’t, you may be unable to travel and you could be fined £100. Read our face coverings guidance.
For further travel information and advice in relation to the Coronavirus pandemic, please visit our dedicated pages.
East Tameside - Update
From 26th October 2020, the Local Link service for East Tameside will be withdrawn due to decreasing patronage. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. TfGM's Customer Support Team continues to provide impartial travel advice and can help you plan your journey on alternative services. The Customer Support Team can be contacted via 0161 244 1000 or at customer.relations@tfgm.com.
Logistics North - Update
From 15th June 2020, if you have booked a trip between 3pm and 7pm, Monday to Friday please be aware that on occasion, a Ring and Ride might arrive to pick you up. This is to assist with reducing the capacities on the vehicles. If a Ring and Ride vehicle does arrive to collect you, no fares are payable.
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibuses to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
You can book your journey between 1 hour and 7 days before you want to travel. You will be picked up within ten minutes either side of the agreed pick up time. You must let us know if you need to cancel your journey as far in advance as possible.
Who can use Local Link
Local Link is available to everyone, there are no restrictions and you don’t even have to live in the Local Link service area.
Where you can go
Local Link can take you anywhere within an individual service area.
You can use Local Link to connect you to a bus stop, tram stop or train station, within the service area, to continue your journey.
Register for Local Link
If you are a new customer, you need to register with Local Link before you can use the service. Registering is free and you can do this online, or by calling TfGM on 0161 244 1000.
Book a journey
Once you are registered you can book your journey online, or over the phone on 0161 244 1000.
Please book your journey at least one hour before you want to travel. You can book up to 7 days in advance. Trips are allocated on a first come first served basis and are subject to availability.
When you ring to book you will be given a scheduled time. All passengers must be ready to travel ten minutes before the scheduled time. The vehicle can arrive from 10 minutes before to ten minutes after the scheduled time.
Your journey may take longer if there are other passengers, because we’ll need to take time to pick up or drop off other people on the way.
If you need to arrive by a specified time, for example when travelling to work, please inform us when booking and we will be able to schedule in this requirement.
Tickets and prices
You can by single and weekly tickets from the driver in cash. If paying with cash, try and have the right amount.
You must hold an igo card to travel using a child ticket.
Children under five and holders of a travel plus pass for disabled people travel free.
| Adult single | £2.65 |
| Adult weekly | £21.20 |
| Child single | £1.30 |
| Travel pass for older people concession single before 09:30 | £2.65 |
| Travel pass for older people concession single after 09:30 | £1.30 |
| Travel pass for older people concession weekly anytime | £10.60 |
| Travel pass for disabled people concession single anytime | £1.30 |
| Travel pass for disabled people concession weekly anytime | £10.60 |
Luggage, wheelchairs and mobility scooters
Please let us know if you wish to bring luggage when you book your journey so we can check it can be carried in the vehicle available.
Similarly, please let us know if you have a wheelchair at the point of booking so we can provide a suitable vehicle.
Mobility scooters require at least seven days’ notice and we will require the make and model so that we can check dimensions against available vehicles. If necessary we can conduct a home assessment to confirm your scooter’s suitability for carriage.
Pets
You can bring your pet with you provided it is suitably under control or carried in an appropriate container. You must tell us you want to bring your pet when you make your booking and it must not cause any hygiene or safety issues. Animals are not allowed on the seats, must not block any aisles and remain your responsibility at all times. All assistance dogs are permitted.
Greater Manchester is in National Lockdown
If you need to travel, read the latest guidance to help keep everyone safe
Doing buses differently
GMCA has considered the impact of Covid-19 on its proposals for the future of your buses.
Add tram and train renewal
Please don't travel to renew. Special arrangements are in place.
Metrolink customers
love contactless
It’s the safe, easy way and we cap what you pay.
See journeys and get receipts online.
Greater Manchester is in National Lockdown
If you need to travel, read the latest guidance to help keep everyone safe
Add tram and train renewal
Please don't travel to renew. Special arrangements are in place.
Doing buses differently
GMCA has considered the impact of Covid-19 on its proposals for the future of your buses.
Metrolink customers
love contactless
It’s the safe, easy way and we cap what you pay.
See journeys and get receipts online.