Aged under 16?
Then you can travel for less on trains in Greater Manchester. The easiest way to get cheaper fares is by travelling at off-peak times - Mon-Fri after 9.30am, and all day at weekends and public holidays.

How much can I save?
If you travel on trains at peak times you can expect to pay almost half the standard adult fare.

Aged 16-19?
If you're aged between 16-19 and in full-time education you could be eligible for a Scholar's Permit. Download a Scholar's permit application form or get one from a Travelshop.

Important changes to concessionary travel in Greater Manchester.
From Sunday 3 April 2011 there will be changes to concessionary travel on buses, trains and Metrolink trams. Click here for more information.

Free Metrolink tram travel with train tickets
You can travel on Metrolink trams for free in the city centre zone with any single, return, season or Rail Ranger train ticket when travelling from a station in Greater Manchester to a station in the city centre. View Metrolink route map.

Local and national information for public transport
Please call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33. Lines are open from 7am-8pm, Mon-Fri and 8am-8pm weekends and bank holidays.