Why is there a free bus in Manchester?

Manchester city centre's free bus service was initially introduced to connect visitor and retail attractions with transport hubs and rail stations, and will be funded by Manchester City Council and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) after the end of the existing contract.



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But for shoppers and visitors, it's a cost-free way to navigate the city, get your bearings, see the sights - or simply get from A to B. The zero-fare bus system was introduced in Manchester city centre in 2002, with three routes linking the major thoroughfares and stations.

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Singles. Cost no more than £1 for children and £2 for adults. Customers can pay for their journey using cash or card by asking the driver for a single ticket to their destination.

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From Piccadilly train station via Station Approach, Piccadilly, Portland Street, Chepstow Street, Great Bridgewater Street, Albion Street, Whitworth Street West, Liverpool Road, Lower Byrom Street, Quay Street, Gartside Street, Bridge Street, John Dalton Street, Cross Street, King Street, Spring Gardens, York Street, ...

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-All tickets may be purchased on any bus with cash or at the Welcome Center (775 Elm Street in Manchester).

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Buses to and from the city centre Manchester Airport is linked to the city centre by a 24-hour Stagecoach bus service.

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Free bus service The Magic 147 bus offers free travel for University of Manchester staff and students between the Sackville Street and Oxford Road areas of the campus.

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On 29 February 2020, Luxembourg became the first country in the world to make all public transport in the country (buses, trams, and trains) free to use.

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London buses are all cashless, so you need an Oyster card, Travelcard or contactless payment card to ride. Bus fare is £1.75, and a day of bus-only travel will cost a maximum of £5.25. You can transfer to other buses or trams for free an unlimited number of times within one hour of touching in for your first journey.

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Make the most of contactless... You can pay for your ticket on the bus using contactless, either with a contactless-enabled bank card or via Apple Pay or Google Pay.

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Transfer buses are regular and efficient, running every 15 minutes, and the car park is manned 24 hours a day, so someone will be there to assist you no matter what time you arrive.

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challenge the PCN, visit our parking fine portal to appeal against a bus lane fine; we will review your case and if appeal successful, we will cancel the PCN; if your appeal is rejected, we allow 14 days from the date of our response to pay the reduced charge of £30.00.

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free bus services operate around the city centre and are free of charge.

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