Find official journey planning, timetable and ticket information for Manchester. Bee Network buses and Metrolink trams have different payment rules; choose your service before travelling.
Paying and tapping your card
On Bee Network buses, tap once when boarding and do not tap out. On Metrolink, tap in at the stop reader before boarding and tap out at your final tram stop. Use the same card or device for all eligible bus and tram travel so the correct cap can be applied.
How to buy a ticket
Contactless tap-and-go avoids buying a separate adult bus or tram ticket. Other tickets remain available, including bus tickets bought from the driver and tram tickets through the Bee Network app. Check eligibility for child, concession and group products.
Finding the right fare
Caps depend on bus/tram use, tram zones and travel times. Use the current TfGM fare guidance. Do not assume a National Rail journey is included in bus-and-tram tap-and-go: verify the specific rail route before boarding.
Take this with you
- Check your last journey home, service updates and the exact boarding stop before travelling. Timetables can change at short notice.
Check the official details
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Opening hours, access and booking terms can change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
