Service frequency

All lines Every 12 minutes

Stops served by more than one line will have trams arriving more frequently. View the Metrolink map to see which line(s) serve your stop.

First and last tram times

Enter your tram stops below to view the first and last tram times for the next seven days and the estimated journey time

Operating hours

The operating hours of Metrolink lines below are a general guide only.
Use the tool above to find the first and last tram time for your journey.
View the quietest times to travel on Metrolink.

Monday to Saturday 06:00 to 00:00
Sunday 07:00 to 00:00

Additional peak services

Altrincham to/from Bury

Monday to Friday 07:00 to 20:00
Saturday 09:00 to 18:30

Outside of these hours, use the Altrincham to Piccadilly and Piccadilly to Bury lines.

East Didsbury to/from Shaw and Crompton

Monday to Friday 07:00 to 20:00
Saturday 09:00 to 18:30

Outside of these hours, use the East Didsbury to Rochdale Town Centre line.

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