Save time and money with a Metrolink annual travelcard and travel any day, any time. This ticket gives you unlimited travel throughout your chosen Metrolink zones.
Your ticket must be valid in all zones you travel through. Your ticket is valid for 365 consecutive days.
Check if you qualify
Anyone can buy this ticket.
But, if you're under 16 (or aged 16 with an igo card) or have a TfGM-issued disabled concessionary pass, you can buy a half-price ticket. Find out more about concessionary passes and tickets.
The cost
| Zones | Cost |
|---|---|
| Any one zone (1, 2, 3 or 4) | £416 |
| Two zones (1+2) | £676 |
| Two zones (2+3 or 3+4) | £592 |
| Three zones (1+2+3) | £967 |
| Three zones (2+3+4) | £769 |
| All zones (1+2+3+4) | £1,154 |
How to buy your ticket
You must buy your annual travelcard before your first journey. You cannot buy tickets on the tram.
You can only buy annual travelcards on a smart card. The easiest way to buy a ticket is online at getmethere.com. It’s easy, flexible and avoids the queues.
Find out more about get me there and order a smart card.
Alternatively, you can buy a ticket for your smart card:
- at a TfGM travelshop
If you lose your ticket
If you lose your smart card, you should report your card as lost stolen or damaged either by logging into your account or by phoning get me there customer services on 03000 035035. They will arrange for a replacement card to be sent to your home address.
If you had a 28-day or annual ticket on your card with more than 7 days left before it expires, this will be made available for collection on your new card. Please note that you will have to collect this product from a Metrolink Smart reader. This applies even if the product is for bus.
Staff at TfGM Travelshops can also request a replacement card for you but please note that, in order for your replacement card to be loaded with eligible replacement tickets and travelcards, it must be sent to your home address. A card issued to you in the shop will not have replacement products available to it.
You can request a refund (admin charge applies) providing there are at least 31 days left on the ticket. Please contact us on 03000 035 035 to ask about getting your ticket refunded.
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