The charts below show an estimate of when there may be fewer people travelling by tram on each line.
If you have flexibility on your journey time, please travel during our quieter periods. This can help you avoid busy trams and make your journey more comfortable.
Please also keep in mind that tram stops in the city centre are busy throughout the day.
Altrincham to City Centre
Monday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 5pm, between 6pm and 10pm, and after 11pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 4pm, between 6pm and 9pm, and after 11pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 7am, between 10am and 4pm, and after 7pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 5pm, and after 7pm.
Friday
Quieter before 8am, between 9pm and 3pm, between 7pm and 9pm, and after 11pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 10am, between 7pm and 10pm, and after 11pm.
City Centre to Altrincham
Monday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, between 7pm and 9pm, and after 10pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 4pm, between 9pm and 10pm, and after 11pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 5pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, and between 7pm and 9pm.
Friday
Quieter before 5pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 2pm, and between 6pm and 8pm.
Ashton to City Centre
Monday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 12pm, between 1pm and 3pm, and after 4pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 1pm, and after 2pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 8am, between 10am and 3pm, and after 6pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, and after 6pm.
Friday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 1pm, and after 7pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 10am, and after 6pm.
City Centre to Ashton
Monday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, and after 6pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, and after 6pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 5pm, and after 6pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, and after 6pm.
Friday
Quieter before 2pm, between 3pm and 5pm, and after 6pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 12pm, and after 4pm.
Bury to City Centre
Monday
Quieter between 9am and 5pm, and after 6pm.
Tuesday
Quieter between 9am and 4pm, and after 5pm.
Wednesday
Quieter after 9am.
Thursday
Quieter between 9am and 4pm, and after 6pm.
Friday
Quieter between 9am and 4pm, and after 7pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 11am, between 4pm and 8pm, and after 11pm.
City Centre to Bury
Monday
Quieter before 4pm, and after 6pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 4pm, and between 7pm and 11pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 5pm, and between 7pm and 11pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 6pm, and after 7pm.
Friday
Quieter before 4pm, and between 7pm and 10pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 11am, and between 3pm and 9pm.
East Didsbury to City Centre
Monday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 5pm, and after 6pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 4pm, between 6pm and 10pm, and after 11pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 7am, and between 10am and 4pm, and after 6pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 7am, between 10am and 5pm, and after 7pm.
Friday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 4pm, and after 8pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 10am, between 6pm and 8pm, and after 9pm.
City Centre to East Didsbury
Monday
Quieter before 4pm, and after 10pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 4pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 4pm, and after 11pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 5pm.
Friday
Quieter before 4pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 2pm.
Eccles to City Centre
Due to planned improvement works on the Eccles via MediaCityUK line, services are not operating on this line. A replacement bus service is in operation.
Works will continue until Saturday 31 July.
For information on your bus replacement services please check out our travel advice page.
City Centre to Eccles
Due to planned improvement works on the Eccles via MediaCityUK line, services are not operating on this line today. A replacement bus service is in operation.
Works will continue until Saturday 31 July.
For information on your bus replacement services please check out our travel advice page.
Manchester Airport to City Centre
Monday
Quieter before 7am, between 10am and 4pm, and after 7pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 7am, between 8am and 3pm, and after 7pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 7am, between 10am and 1pm, and after 7pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 12pm, between 2pm and 4pm, and after 7pm.
Friday
Quieter before 7am, between 10am and 2pm, and after 7pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 9am, between 1pm and 3pm, and after 6pm.
City Centre to Manchester Airport
Monday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 2pm, and after 7pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 6pm, between 7pm and 10pm, and after 11pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 6pm, and after 8pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 12pm, between 1pm and 6pm, and after 7pm.
Friday
Quieter before 7am, between 9am and 3pm, between 4pm and 6pm, and after 7pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 3pm, and after 7pm.
Oldham and Rochdale to City Centre
Monday
Quieter between 9am and 11am, between 12pm and 3pm, and after 6pm.
Tuesday
Quieter between 9am and 3pm, and after 4pm.
Wednesday
Quieter between 10am and 4pm, and after 7pm.
Thursday
Quieter between 9am and 4pm, and after 6pm.
Friday
Quieter between 11am and 1pm, and after 7pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 11am, between 7pm and 9pm, and after 11pm.
City Centre to Oldham and Rochdale
Monday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, between 6pm and 8pm, and after 9pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 5pm, and between 6pm and 11pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 5pm and after 9pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 6pm, and between 7pm and 11pm.
Friday
Quieter before 8am, between 9am and 5pm, and between 7pm and 9pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 12pm, and between 1pm and 9pm.
Trafford Centre to City Centre
Monday
Quieter before 5pm, and after 6pm.
Tuesday
Quieter before 4pm, and after 6pm.
Wednesday
Quieter before 3pm, and after 6pm.
Thursday
Quieter before 4pm, and after 7pm.
Friday
Quieter before 5pm, and after 8pm.
Weekends
Quieter before 2pm, and after 5pm.
City Centre to Trafford Centre
Monday
Quieter at all times.
Tuesday
Quieter at all times.
Wednesday
Quieter at all times.
Thursday
Quieter at all times.
Friday
Quieter at all times.
Weekends
Quieter before 12pm, and after 1pm.
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Roadmap out of lockdown
We have the latest travel guidance to help keep everyone safe.
Unlimited off-peak travel
Add tram and train to your concessionary pass for just £10 a year.
Travel guidance for business
New support package for business and employers to help encourage and embed safe and sustainable travel behaviours, including active travel grants.