- These charts show the estimated quietest times to travel.
- All available trams are currently in use across the network. Double trams are being allocated to the most occupied lines and at the most needed times.
- If you have flexibility on your journey time, then travel at the quieter times.
- The higher the bar on each line, the busier the line will be. Avoid busier periods if possible.
- The stops in the city centre are busy throughout the day with customers getting on and off trams and waiting on platforms for their service. Getting off your tram a stop earlier will assist with social distancing.
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City Centre
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Manchester Airport line towards the City Centre
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Manchester Airport line from the City Centre
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Altrincham line towards the City Centre
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Altrincham line from the City Centre
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Ashton line towards the City Centre
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Ashton line from the City Centre
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Bury line towards the City Centre
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Bury line from the City Centre
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East Didsbury line towards the City Centre
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East Didsbury line from the City Centre
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Eccles line towards the City Centre
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Eccles line from the City Centre
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Oldham and Rochdale line towards the City Centre
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Oldham and Rochdale line from the City Centre
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Trafford Park line towards the City Centre
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Trafford Park line from the City Centre
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