Transport for Manchester, England API
Overview
The Transport for Greater Manchester API (TfGM) gives developers access to real-time and scheduled data for buses, trams (Metrolink), and other transport services across Greater Manchester, England. An API key is required and can be obtained by registering on the TfGM Open Data Portal. The API returns JSON data and is well-suited for building transit apps or dashboards for the Manchester area.
Beginner Tip
After registering on the TfGM Open Data Portal, start with the Metrolink live departure endpoint since it offers clean, straightforward JSON. The portal also includes interactive documentation where you can test requests without writing any code.
Available Data
Example Response
{
"route": "Line 1",
"origin": "Station A",
"destination": "Station B",
"departure": "08:30",
"arrival": "09:15",
"status": "On Time",
"delays_min": 0
} Field Reference
Id Unique numeric identifier for a Metrolink station or tram record. StationLocation Name of the Metrolink tram stop or station. Dest0 Destination displayed for the next tram departing from this platform. Wait0 Minutes until the next tram departs; 0 means the tram is at the platform now. Status Current operational status of the tram service at this stop, such as Due or Departing. LastUpdated ISO 8601 timestamp indicating when the live departure data was last refreshed. Implementation Example
const url = "https://developer.tfgm.com/";
// Replace headers or query params with the values required by this API.
const response = await fetch(url, {
headers: {
"X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
}
});
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data); What Can You Build?
Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.
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Partially tested on Apr 5, 2026
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