Metrolink: Greater Manchester town centre to see tram disruption for two weeks - replacement bus times
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565
This is due to essential maintenance being carried out on the Metrolink line around the town centre. Work will be carried out from Saturday October 19 to Thursday October 31.
During this time, there will be no tram services between Rochdale Town Centre and Rochdale Train Station stops. To help with journeys, Transport for Greater Manchester are running rail replacement bus services.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdThis work is part of a wider TfGM maintenance plan across the network. For further details of other planned works, visit the TfGM website.


Ian Davies, Interim Network Director for Metrolink at Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), explained the importance of the maintenance: “These works are a vital part of ensuring the Metrolink network remains safe and reliable for the thousands of people who use it every day. We are doing everything we can to minimise disruption to passengers, including laying on replacement bus services. I would encourage our customers to plan their journeys, leave themselves plenty of time and keep an eye on the Bee Network website, app and social media channels for the latest information and advice.”
Metrolink service pattern
Monday to Saturday
- Bury - Piccadilly
- Bury – Altrincham (Peak)
- Altrincham - Piccadilly / Etihad Campus (after Peak)
- Ashton-under-Lyne - Eccles (via MediaCityUK)
- Etihad Campus - MediaCityUK
- Rochdale Railway Station - East Didsbury
- Shaw & Crompton - East Didsbury (via Exchange Square) (Peak)
- Manchester Airport - Victoria
- Trafford Centre - Deansgate-Castlefield
Services will operate every 12 minutes.
Sundays
- Bury - Piccadilly
- Altrincham - Etihad Campus
- Ashton-under-Lyne - Eccles (via MediaCityUK)
- Rochdale Railway Station - East Didsbury (via Exchange Square)
- Manchester Airport - Victoria
- Trafford Centre - Deansgate-Castlefield
Services will operate every 15 minutes.
Replacement bus service
Monday to Thursday
First bus
- 5.46am - Rochdale Town Centre to Rochdale Railway Station
- 5.50am - Rochdale Railway Station to Rochdale Town Centre
Bus services will then operate every 12 minutes.
Last bus
- 12.34am - Rochdale Town Centre to Rochdale Railway Station
- 12.38am - Rochdale Railway Station to Rochdale Town Centre
Friday to Saturday
First bus
- 5.46am - Rochdale Town Centre to Rochdale Railway Station
- 5:50am - Rochdale Railway Station to Rochdale Town Centre
Bus services will then operate every 12 minutes.
Last bus
1.10am - Rochdale Town Centre to Rochdale Railway Station
1.14am - Rochdale Railway Station to Rochdale Town Centre
Sunday
First bus
- 6.38am - Rochdale Town Centre to Rochdale Railway Station
- 6.42am - Rochdale Railway Station to Rochdale Town Centre
Bus services will then operate every 15 minutes.
- 11.53pm - Rochdale Town Centre to Rochdale Railway Station
- 11.57pm - Rochdale Railway Station to Rochdale Town Centre
Comment Guidelines
National World encourages reader discussion on our stories. User feedback, insights and back-and-forth exchanges add a rich layer of context to reporting. Please review our Community Guidelines before commenting.