(20 May 2014, 6:28 pm)Kuyoyo wrote Again, the Wayfarer someone mentioned in regards to Manchester officially is the Derbyshire Wayfarer and costs £11 for 1 day or £21 if travelling in a group of 2 adults and 2 children and can get you from Manchester to Derby or even Sheffield.
Actually, I must correct you here.
The Derbyshire Wayfarer and the TfGM/GMPTE Wayfarer are two separate tickets administered by two different bodies. You cannot travel to Manchester City Centre using the Derbyshire Wayfarer (although you can travel into the Greater Manchester area) nor can you travel to Sheffield or Derby using the TfGM/GMPTE Wayfarer.
The links below are maps showing the areas of validity for both tickets. There is some overlap between the areas. If you live in, say, Buxton, you're spoilt for choice!
http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/images/MAP_tcm44-21389.pdf
http://tfgm.com/journey_planning/Documen...us-map.pdf
The MerseyTravel All-Areas Saveaway gets my vote for the best value travel ticket. I was able to travel from Southport to Chester via Liverpool - a 46 odd mile journey according to Google Maps - for only £4.90. Bargain!