Here’s everything you need to know about taking your bike on public transport and cycling on or near the tramway. Before travelling, please familiarise yourself with Metrolink's safety for cyclists advice.
Metrolink trams
Folding bikes can be taken on trams as long as they are fully folded and covered, no other types of bike are allowed.
Buses
Folding bikes can be taken on buses if they are fully folded and covered however if the bus is busy, the driver may choose not to let you on.
Trains
Each rail company has different rules for travelling with a bike.
On Northern trains, for example:
- You can take your bike on any train if there's space
- You can't reserve a space. All trains can carry two bikes on a first-come-first-served basis
- There is no extra charge for bringing your bike
With other companies, you may need to reserve a place in advance and some train companies may not allow bikes at peak periods. Check the bike policy for each train company.
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Find things to do this summer
Next Stop: Summer
Use our generator to find destinations and days out that you can get to by tram this summer.
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Find out more and apply
Join our Disability Advisory Group
People with disabilities in Greater Manchester can now apply to join the award-winning group.
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Find out more about Local Link
Book a trip with Local Link
The reliable minibus service that takes you door to door from £1.
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Find out more about your yellow buses
Say yellow to your buses
Your Bee Network is arriving from September. But you'll see yellow buses from April.
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Visit the planned improvement works page
Planned engineering works on Metrolink
There are planned improvement works on Metrolink across selected lines and stops in 2023. You can visit our dedicated webpage to find out how the works affect your journeys around Greater Manchester.
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Find out more about InPost Parcel Lockers
InPost Parcel Lockers now available
Dropping your online returns and sending parcels couldn’t be simpler whilst you’re on the move