If you want to travel by tram, you've got to buy before you ride. There's no way to buy tickets onboard and you'll get landed with a penalty fare if you're caught.

Single & return tickets
You can buy single and return tickets from self-service ticket machines at all Metrolink stops. Tickets can only be used on the day you buy them and your journey must start within 90 minutes of the printed time on the receipt. You can only pay by cash, but most machines take notes as well as coins.

If you are between 13 and 15 years old you must have an Under 16 card to buy this ticket. Download an Under 16 application or get one from a GMPTE Travelshop.

Metrolink tram day tickets
With a MetroMax ticket, you can ride the Metrolink as many times as you like. Simply buy from the ticket machines on the day of travel and you're on your way. Visit the Metrolink website for the latest prices.

If you are between 13 and 15 years old you must have an Under 16 card to buy this ticket. Download an Under 16 application or get one from a GMPTE Travelshop.

MetroMax Weekend ticket
Mainly use the trams at the weekend? Why not make it easy on yourself and buy a MetroMax Weekend ticket? You'll be able to travel from 6pm on Friday to the last service on Sunday. Visit the Metrolink website for the latest prices..

If you are between 13 and 15 years old you must have an Under 16 card to buy this ticket. Download an Under 16 application or get one from a GMPTE Travelshop.

Don't forget the MetroMax Family Weekend ticket, which combines the features of both deals. Visit the Metrolink website for the latest prices..

Season tickets for young travellers
Metrolynx is a season ticket designed for young under 16. Bought for 7 or 28 days, you can use it any day, any time between the stops of your choice.

Pick one up from GMPTE Travelshops and local Paypoint outlets.

Quarterly Metrolynx tickets are available from GMPTE Travelshops and Metrolink Customer Services. Annual Metrolynx tickets are available only from Metrolink Customer Services.

Prices for Metrolynx tickets may vary depending on which stops are used. To check ticket prices, phone Metrolink on 0161 205 2000 or visit www.metrolink.co.uk

If you are between 13 and 15 years old you must have an Under 16 card to buy these tickets. Download an Under 16 application or get one from a GMPTE Travelshop.

Wayfarer
Your complete day-travel ticket. Simply scratch off the date that you travel on.

Buy in advance and travel throughout Greater Manchester, parts of Cheshire, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Staffordshire, West Yorkshire and the Peak District. View the Wayfarer page on the GMPTE site for more details.

Wayfarer tickets can be used on trains and Metrolink trams from 9.30am Mon-Fri and all day at weekends and bank holidays. They can be used on buses anytime.

Interested? Get them before you begin your journey from GMPTE Travelshops, staffed train stations, tourist information centres in the Peak District and by post from Wayfarer ticket sales, GMPTE, Wythenshawe Bus Station, Rowlands Way, Wythenshawe, M22 5RG.

You can't buy Wayfarer tickets on board the bus, train or at Metrolink stops.

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.