There are loads of easy ways to get around Manchester whether you choose public transport, cycling or just your own two feet!
Journey Planning
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is the official public transport body for the city. Its website has a wealth of information and a number of journey planning tools to take the stress out of travelling.
free bus
Within the city centre, free bus (formerly Metroshuttle) provides a free ‘hop on, hop off’ service linking all of the main rail stations, shopping districts and business areas. There are services which operate on circular routes.
tfgm.com/public-transport/bus/free-bus
Bus
Commercial bus services run right across Greater Manchester helping you get out and about.
Tram
The Metrolink network is one of the most successful light railway systems in the UK. With frequent services there’s no need to worry about a timetable, just head to your nearest stop and the next tram won’t be far away. Metrolink can transport you to popular venues and attractions across the region and, if you’re planning on sightseeing, Travelcards offer unlimited travel across the network.
Please be sure to purchase a ticket from the on-stop ticket machines before boarding.
metrolink.co.uk | @MCRMetrolink
Train
In addition to the inter-city links, the rail network connects you to the neighbouring towns and districts of Greater Manchester including Ashton-under-Lyne, Bolton, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Wigan.
System One
Want to travel on any bus? Or a combination of bus, train and tram? Why not purchase a System One Travelcard. They’re accepted by most bus, train and tram companies running locally, meaning you can transfer seamlessly from bus to bus or from one transport mode to the other as many times as you like.
systemonetravelcards.co.uk | @SystemOneTravel
Cycle routes
Manchester is a bike-friendly city with many marked cycle lanes and dedicated routes throughout the city centre and beyond.
Visit the Transport for Greater Manchester cycling website for everything you need to know about cycling in Greater Manchester, from maps and route planning to local events and news.
Manchester on foot
Manchester is easily explored on foot, with a city centre that you can navigate within 20 minutes. City Hosts are dotted around the centre to guide you with directions, public transport information and details on events taking place.
