Connexions Manchester

Here's some information about local transport options and how to get about as cheaply as possible.

Local public transport

You’ve plenty of choice locally – buses, trains and the tram, and in addition you could walk or cycle. As a young person you can often get discounted travel tickets so it’s worth exploring! Look at Goto it’s got lots of information on travel aimed at young people.

The GMPTE is responsible for public transport locally, this means that even though there are different bus and train companies operating in the area that you can often use your travel tickets with the different companies, or use your train ticket to travel on parts of the tram network. They can be contacted on 0871 200 22 33, Monday - Friday 7.00am - 8.00pm and Saturday and Sunday 8.00am - 8.00pm

Look at Metrolink too.

National public transport

Useful websites are:

• Goto user friendly with route planning
• National Rail Enquiries
• The Trainline
• National Express

GOJO is a campaign to encourage young people who have difficulties or fears using public transport to give it a go. Practical information and fun. Visit MyGoJo

You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away.
You could also go to Web Linx for more useful websites.