Transport services
Find out what transport support is available to help you get to your health appointments. It is important to contact services directly to discuss any costs or eligibility criteria they may have.
On this page you will find:
- Information to help you plan a journey by public transport.
- Information on help with travel costs.
- Transport services provided across Greater Manchester.
- Community Transport services provided in different parts of Greater Manchester.
Filter by borough
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0300 7070 737 – (Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Community Transport Services
Wigan and District Community Transport
Call 01942 768811
Driven
Call 01942 409 602 or visit the Drive website.
Updated
This service was created on 26/11/2024 and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 01772 66 00 11 – (Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0800 032 3240 – (Mon-Fri: 08:00-16:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Community Transport Services
Miles of Smiles
Call 0161 622 2090 or visit the Miles of Smiles website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0800 092 4020/ 0161 947 0770 – (Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Community Transport services
Stockport Car Scheme
Call 0161 476 2812 or visit the Stockport Car Scheme website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0800 092 4020/ 0161 947 0770 – (Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0161 206 0067 – (Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0161 357 5190 – (Mon-Fri: 08:30-17:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Community Transport services
British Red Cross Oldham – support with discharge
The Enhanced Patient Discharge Transport Service supports discharge and re-admission avoidance, aiming to reduce delayed discharge and prevent unscheduled readmissions by smoothing the transition from hospital to home for vulnerable patients. They provide transport home within 1 hour of the hospital. Email oldhamdischarge@redcross.org.uk.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0800 092 4020 / 0161 947 0770 – (Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Community Transport services
Being There, life limiting illness support
Support for people with life limiting illnesses. Their support is not for emergency or last minute transport and they will need to assess your eligibility. Call 0845 123 23 29 or visit the Being There website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 0161 357 2350 – (Mon-Fri: 10:30-16:00)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website.
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
Planning your journey by public transport
Traveline
A public transport route planner service provided by a partnership between local authorities and transport operators in the UK. Call 0871 200 22 33 (Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge) or visit the Traveline website.
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Bee Network
Get information about public transport across Greater Manchester. Travel alerts, live departure information, schedules and accessible travel information. Call 0161 244 1000 or visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Help with the cost of travel.
NHS Low Income Scheme
If you have a low income, you may be able to get help with NHS costs through this scheme. The scheme covers prescription costs, dental costs, eyecare costs, healthcare travel costs and wigs and fabrics supports. Call 0300 330 1343 or visit the NHS website.
Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme
If you’re referred to hospital or other NHS premises for specialist NHS treatment or diagnostic tests by a doctor, dentist or another primary care health professional, you may be able to claim a refund of reasonable travel costs under the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme. Visit the NHS website for more information.
Transport services.
Patient Transport Service – North West Ambulance Service
The North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) is commissioned to provide non-urgent patient transport services.
You may be eligible for Patient Transport Services if you have a medical condition which could stop you getting to your appointment by any other means.
To find out if you’re eligible you will need to contact your local booking centre.
Call 01204 390 400 – (Mon-Fri: 08:30-18:30)
Ring and Ride
Ring & Ride provide accessible, low cost transport to disabled people and older people with walking difficulties. If you qualify, you can book a Ring & Ride accessible minibus to take you, and an accompanying adult, door to door for journeys of up to 6 miles in Greater Manchester.
This service operates between 8am to 10.45pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 10.25pm on Sundays. For more information about availability, you can call the Customer Contact Centre on 0161 200 6011.
You will need to complete a registration first before you book your first journey. Visit the Ring and Ride website. [
Transport for Sick Children
Transport for Sick Children is charity with an incredible team of volunteers who give up their time and use their own cars to take accompanied children to hospital and clinic appointments. Call 0161 443 4122 or visit the Transport for Sick Children website.
Local Link
Local Link offers a flexible transport service for local journeys in areas where public transport services are limited. Book a shared minibus to travel anywhere within a Local Link service area.
New customers will need to register with Local Link before they can use the service. Registering is free and can be done online, or by calling 0161 244 1000 or visiting the Transport for Greater Manchester website.
Updated
This service was created on and last updated on 26/11/2024
This information is up to date to the best of our knowledge. It is really important to contact any of the services listed directed to discuss the service, any costs or eligibility criteria they may have.
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