Mapway makes travelling by Metro in Manchester simple
From Altrincham to The Trafford Centre, cheering on the City or rooting for United, whether you’re a Mancunian on your commute to work or sightseeing fresh from Manchester International Airport we’ll show you the best way to get where you’re going across Greater Manchester. We make taking the Metro easy.
Tap, tap, tap!
Pan and zoom your way across Greater Manchester with ease using our simple, interactive maps. We’ll even show your route on the map

Not just the Metro but Buses too
Sometimes the metro doesn’t get you to exactly where you want to go. Mapway will show you nearby bus stops plus departures for each stop so you can plan your onward journey.
The clearest map for Manchester
Inspired by the famous London Tube Map, we’ve designed a map that’s clear and easy to read. And to keep up with a subway system that’s always changing, we’ve developed technology that allows us to push the latest map to the app without the need for an app update, so you can always be confident that it is up to date. Spend less time feeling lost and more time relaxing, exploring and seeing the sights of Greater Manchester.
Step-By-Step Guides
Every journey comes with a complete summary showing you how many changes there are and how long it will take you, so you’ll never be late again. You’ll never feel lost either thanks to Mapway’s guides that take you step-by-step through your route on the metro map, highlighting changes.
– Did you know? –
Manchester is home to the National Football Museum, filled with fascinating objects showing how football became the beautiful game. See Sir Geoff Hurst’s red England shirt and the 1966 Worls Cup Final ball.
Train Times
No one likes getting to their stop and having to wait ages for the next metro train. Or even worse, arriving just as a train is pulling away. Each station in the Mapway app has detailed train times arranged by line and platform so that you know exactly when your train is due.
– Travel Tip –
Metrolink tickets cannot be purchased onboard and must be purchased before travel.
Did you know?
Only 4 miles (around half an hour on the metro) separates Manchester United’s Old Trafford from Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium. The teams have been rivals since their formation in the late 1800s.
Additional Features
Nearest Station
Don’t know which station is your nearest? Mapway will find the closest station to you and highlight it on the map.
Travel Guides
All cities included within the Mapway app come with a handy travel guide to help you navigate the city and get the most from your trip.
Official Maps
Should you prefer, the explore section of the app includes handy (although non-interactive) copies of official tfgm maps.
Fare Guide
New to the Manchester? We’ve added a fares guide so you can better understand how to travel around the area.
Nearby Buses
From the station card you can easily find nearby bus stops and see what time the next departures are for each service.
Rail Boards
Rail stations on the network display departures and arrivals from the station card so you know if your train is on time whilst travelling on the metro.