Local travel information

Planning a journey

• Traveline Northwest - Plan any public journey in the Northwest.

Travelling by bus

• TfGM - Local service information, pricing and bus timetables.

Travelling by coach

• National Express - National Express coaches serve over 1,200 destinations across the UK from the Chorlton Street Coach Station, which is near Piccadilly railway station.

Travelling by car

• AA Route Planner - Plan your route around Trafford using the AA Route Planner.
• Trafford Centre Car Share Scheme - If you are one of the 7,500 people who work at the Trafford Centre find out more about the car sharing scheme.
• CarshareGM - The CarshareGM website helps you to find someone to car share with.

Travelling by rail

• Metrolink - Local service information, pricing and timetables.
• National Rail Enquiries - The gateway to Britain's National Rail network.

Travelling by air

• Manchester Airport - Ranked as one of the best in the world and used by 100 airlines serving 175 international destinations.
• Manchester Airport Taxis - Airtax is the black cab company based at the Airport.

Travel passes and concessionary fares

• Tickets and Travel Passes - find out what travel passes are available and if you are eligible.
• Senior Railcards - With a Senior Railcard anyone 60 years or over can save 1/3 on Standard and First Class rail fares throughout Great Britain for 12 whole months.
• Disabled Persons Railcard - If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult you might qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard.

Local travel conditions

For up to date traffic conditions in and around the borough, please visit the Highways Agency or the AA Roadwatch.