Travel and Transport

(GMPTE)  (Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive) overseas public transport in Greater Manchester. 

Timetables and maps are available from post offices , GMPTE Travelshops  in Ashton and Hyde Bus Stations and libraries.

T3SC  have produced an information leaflet  detailing the community transport services and social needs options for people in Tameside. If you would like to discuss anything in this leaflet contact T3SC direct.

To plan a journey within Tameside or the wider region call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit Traveline Journey Planner .

Blue Badge Car Parking

Blue badges enable concessionary parking for people with disabilities.

Concessionary Passes

Reduced fares  and free off peak travel  are available for people aged 60 or over and disabled people in Greater Manchester. 

To apply for a new National Concessionary Travel Pass  or a replacement, get an application form from a GMPTE Travelshop located in the bus station at Ashton or Hyde or phone GMPTE on 0161 244 1050.

Door-to-Door Services

Tameside residents can take advantage of two door-to-door services which offer convenient alternatives to standard bus services.

Local Link  may be available to you depending on where you live in Tameside. If you live within its operating area you can ring up and book journeys in a shared minibus. 

Ring and Ride  is available to people who have difficulty using ordinary public transport. Available seven days a week for short local trips, using vehicles that are accessible for everyone. The service must be booked in advance.

Miles of Smiles

If you do not qualify for the ambulance service and you find it difficult using public transport to attend an appointment at the hospital, dentist, chiropodist, health centre or even your GP then you may be able to use the Miles of Smiles service. Primary Care Trust  and Tameside Volunteer Centre  set up this service jointly.

Public Transport to hospitals

With limited space, high demand and parking charges, using the car to get to hospital is awkward and difficult.  Most hospitals have good public transport links with a wide range of options. GMPTE have produced travel guides  to help you make the best travel arrangements for using buses, trains and trams around Tameside.

Tameside Shopping Link

This shopping service  is for people aged over 60 or who have mobility difficulties and provides transport to and from local fresh food outlets, including supermarkets and Ashton Market.