Travel to / from School

Walking or Cycling

We encourage Didsbury High School students to walk or cycle to and from school. For more information about the benefits of cycling and how to ride safely, please visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website here.

 All students should ensure their bike is roadworthy, and that they are wearing suitable safety accessories and helmet.

Students should always follow The Highway Code.

Cycling

Please visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website here: https://www.tfgm.com/cycling

This includes a route planner to enable students to choose the safest route.

Follow the steps below;

  1. Click ‘Plan your Journey’
  2. Click ‘Cycle Streets’
  3. Enter your home postcode
  4. Enter the school post code M20 2ET
  5. Click ‘Plan this Journey’
  6. Select the quietest route

 

 

 

 

All students should ensure their bike is roadworthy, and that they are wearing suitable safety accessories and helmet. Students should always follow The Highway Code.

Tram

The closest tram stop to Didsbury High School is Withington, which is a 4 minute walk away.

Trams on the East Didsbury line run every six minutes at peak times. Click here for more information.

Bus Service

For information on which buses serve Didsbury High School including bus departure times, journey planning, tickets, concessions and travel information please visit the Transport for Greater Manchester website here.

Travel Information

There are different travel passes available for High School and Sixth Form students to travel in Greater Manchester:

 

igo card

Children aged 11 to 16 must have an igo card to travel using a child ticket on buses in Greater Manchester. It can also be used as proof of age for travelling by tram. For more information click here.

 

Our Pass

Our Pass is a UK first, a simple scheme that ensures that all eligible 16–18 year olds in Greater Manchester have the chance to become an Our Pass member –and gain access to two things: free bus travel, and exclusive offers and experiences.

For more information and to apply visit here.