Metrolink 7-day travelcard (child)

Save time and money with a Metrolink 7-day travelcard. This ticket gives you unlimited travel throughout your chosen Metrolink zones.

Your ticket must be valid in all zones you travel through.

Your ticket is valid for 7 consecutive days. You may save even more money if you buy a 28-day Metrolink child travelcard.

Check if you qualify

If you are aged 5 to 15, you can buy child tickets for travel on Metrolink.

If you are aged 11 to 15, you will need proof of age ID to buy child tickets.

An igo card allows you to buy child tickets for longer, up to 31 August after your 16th birthday. An igo card is also a convenient way to have proof of age and it entitles you to cheaper tickets on buses.

Find out how to apply for an igo card

Under-fives travel free, so don't need a travelcard or pass.

The cost

How to buy your ticket

You must buy your ticket before your first journey. You cannot buy tickets on the tram.

If you have an igo card there are lots of places you can buy a ticket:

A convenient way to buy a ticket is online using your igo card as a smart card. It’s easy, flexible and avoids the queues.

Find out more about smart cards.

Alternatively, you can buy a ticket:

• at a ticket machine on the tram stop using cash or card (including contactless)
• at a PayPoint location
• at an information and ticket office

If you lose your ticket

Sorry, we can't give you a refund for this ticket. You'll need to buy a new one.