Plans approved for new Tyldesley ‘travel hub’

Plans for a new Travel Hub in Tyldesley have been approved in a move that hopes to boost park and ride capacity in the town and encourage more journeys by public transport.

The new Travel Hub will create an extra 99 parking spaces, including electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and accessible spaces. It will be built on Astley Street, close to the Leigh Guided Busway, to meet the increased demand at the existing park and ride site nearby.

Improved pedestrian access to the guided busway – which is due to benefit from more frequent services during the morning peak and extra buses from Manchester in the afternoons –   will also be provided, together with new street lighting and CCTV.

The existing Astley Street Park and Ride – which provides 46 spaces and three disabled bays – will be given a new designated pick up and drop off area, two extra accessible car parking spaces, covered cycle parking, delivery lockers, and a new office for staff working on the Guided Busway.

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester said: “This is very welcome news and another example of how we are committed to continuous improvement of the Bee Network, responding to the specific needs of communities across Greater Manchester.

“Together with local councillors we organised public meetings in Tyldesley, responding to concerns from the local community about parking linked to the Busway. We listened closely and were left in no doubt about the need for improvement – and this new Travel Hub is the result.

“Park and Rides play a vital role within the Bee Network, encouraging more people to use our joined-up public transport system, while also reducing congestion on our roads and helping to clean up the air in Greater Manchester.

“Demand for parking at Tyldesley Park and Ride has increased due to the success of the Leigh Guided Busway – including our popular night bus pilot. This new Travel Hub will provide the extra capacity the local community has been asking for, encouraging more people to travel sustainably.”

A total of 148 car parking spaces will now be provided at the proposed Travel Hub, including accessible bays and EV charging parking spaces. Work is expected to start on site in early 2026 and complete by the summer.

The new Travel Hub is all part of a wider vision set out in the new Greater Manchester Strategy, with a world-class public transport system connecting people to jobs, education and leisure opportunities.

Jo Platt, MP for Leigh and Atherton, said: “It’s brilliant to see the Tyldesley Park and Ride and Travel Hub project moving forward. With more than triple the current parking capacity, this development will significantly improve access to public transport and ease the parking pressures in Tyldesley town centre.

“Enhancing connectivity is essential to tackling congestion, supporting local business and encourage more people to choose sustainable travel all while helping Tyldesley Town Centre grow and build on its existing offer. I’m really looking forward to seeing construction begin in early 2026.”