Transport
MGS is a truly regional school, and pupils travel to us from across the North West, including places as far away as Preston, Sheffield, Buxton and Stoke-on-Trent. Boys enjoy the independence their journeys give them.
The Friends Scheme aims to connect boys starting at MGS with an older pupil who is able to accompany them on their school journeys for the first few days of the school year.
Download a copy of the map showing all the locations from where boys travel to
We operate four shuttle bus services, running on the following routes:
City Centre Shuttle - Victoria and Piccadilly Stations
View the City Centre Shuttle timetable here
Altrincham Shuttle - Altrincham, Timperley, Bowdon, Hale
View the timetable for Junior School boys here
View the timetable for Senior School boys here
Cheadle Shuttle - Cheadle, Bramhall, Hazel Grove
View the Cheadle Shuttle timetable here
Worsley Shuttle - Ellenbrook, Worsley, Monton
View the Worsley Shuttle timetable here
Termly and annual passes for these services can be purchased via:
All four services also have seat belts and run a late service to enable our pupils to participate in after-school activities.
Shuttle Service Timetables
Private services are also available to parents in the following locations:
Macclesfield, Alderley Edge, Prestbury, Wilmslow
Knutsford
Whitefield
Warrington, Lymm and surrounding areas
Transport Service Providers
Private Bus Service Timetables
A map showing the locations where each bus departs and arrives at MGS can be downloaded here:
AM arrival points PM departure points Late bus service departure points
There are a number of public bus services that connect MGS to areas within Greater Manchester. Up to date information, timetables and journey planners can be found on the Transport for Greater Manchester Website:
TfGM: https://www.tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/bus
There are a number of options to purchase a concessionary travel pass.
View more information about the Scholars Concessionary Permit here
Download an igo Application Form here
Pupils can also apply for an Our Pass card, available to 16-18-year-olds across Greater Manchester. To apply visit:
An increasing number of our boys are opting to take faster train and Metrolink services before connecting with the MGS Shuttle at Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. This has proved to be very successful for pupils who live in Sheffield, Warrington, Wigan, Bolton, Rochdale, Oldham, Stalybridge, Marple, Glossop and the High Peak, and Congleton.
We monitor forecasts closely and the arrangements for decision-making and communication when severe weather warnings are issued can be read here.
We are happy to provide suggested travel arrangements. If you need further information, please contact our Transport Co-ordinator, Nicole Reynolds: