Transport Updates

TFGM

Our updated ‘Travelling to school’ webpage offers a ‘one-stop shop’ for travel information, including a school travel checklist. The page also links out to a bespoke travel webpage for your school, with more detailed and localised information, including any school bus services. 

Information for pupils, parents and guardians 

Igo card  

If you’re 11-16 years old you’ll need an igo card to travel using child tickets on buses and trams in Greater Manchester.  It can take up to two weeks to process your igo card application, so make sure you apply as soon as possible to ensure you can get child tickets. 

You can also for an igo by post or at a Bee Network Information and Ticket Office.  Find out more about the igo card.  

TravelSafe 

Make sure you travel to school on buses and trams safely and responsibly. TravelSafe Officers patrol the transport network to keep everyone safe and offer help if you need it. Remember, it’s fine to have fun. But it’s also important you don’t do things that might make other people using buses or trams feel uncomfortable, or get you banned. You can get advice and tips for you and your friends at tfgm.com/schools. 

Click here for Bus Timetable September 2025

Click here for Operator Contacts