Manchester Piccadilly station
Piccadilly Station Approach
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M60 7RA
Manchester Piccadilly Station can be found on Piccadilly Station Approach in Manchester as shown on the map, and is operated by Network Rail.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Manchester Piccadilly is an iconic travel hub, bustling with energy and packed with features to smooth your journey. Serving millions of passengers each year, it stands as a crucial entry and exit point for both the city of Manchester and its surrounding areas. Whether you're a daily commuter or a tourist navigating the UK rail system, understanding the facilities and services at Manchester Piccadilly can enhance your travel experience significantly.
Manchester Piccadilly expertly caters to passenger needs with a variety of facilities. The ticket office operates diligently from as early as 4:30 am to 10:30 pm through the week, ensuring you can grab a ticket for those early morning travels. For those tech-savvy commuters, ticket machines are readily available and accessible, allowing smooth online ticket collection. The station is well-equipped for accessibility; offering step-free access, ramps, and tactile warning strips for the visually impaired make it a user-friendly place for all travelers.
The station boasts free public Wi-Fi, ATM machines, and a plethora of shops and dining options. Coffee lovers will appreciate the numerous kiosks, while those in need of essentials can visit the mini supermarkets and pharmacies located within the station. The station even went the extra mile to ensure comfort by providing lounges, including a 1st Class Lounge and an Assisted Travel Lounge, making it an amenable waiting experience.
Getting to and from Manchester Piccadilly is a breeze with its robust transport links. Metrolink trams connect you to key destinations like Bury, Rochdale, and Manchester Airport, among others. For those preferring buses, a network of frequent local services are operated by 'First' and 'Stagecoach'. There's also a free bus service that runs every ten minutes around the city center—a convenient option for quick city hops.
The taxi rank located at the Fairfield Street exit offers service between 2 am to 5 am, giving you round-the-clock availability. If you're looking to explore the city on two wheels, Brompton bicycles are available for hire with two flexible tariffs. Additionally, if you're embarking on a flight, Manchester International Airport is just 9-10 miles away with several direct train services throughout the day. Car hire agents are also a short walk from the station, providing flexibility in travel.
If you have a penchant for exploring, Manchester Piccadilly serves as the starting point for many fascinating journeys. The station offers direct links to major destinations such as London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Glasgow Central. Local routes include convenient trips to nearby spots like Stockport and Manchester Airport, ensuring you're never far from a new adventure.
Whether your travels stem from business, leisure, or curiosity, Manchester Piccadilly is more than just a train station—it's a gateway to new experiences and connections. Leveraging its exceptional facilities and detailed information will set you up for a successful journey, unlocking the vast and vibrant landscapes of the UK. Don't just arrive; embark on your journey with enthusiasm and ease from Manchester Piccadilly, where the rhythm of the railways meets the heartbeat of the city.
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes Accessible ticket machines available | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | No | ||||||
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point Yes - from information point Yes - from ticket office | ||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements | ||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||
Customer services notes | Please see any member of staff or go to the Network Rail Station Reception situated near to WH Smith on the Fairfield Street mezzanine level - a buzz button is available if reception closed. | ||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||
Lost property |
Excess Baggage Company | ||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||
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Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. Visually Impaired All platforms have tactile warning strips. | ||||
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes | ||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes Accessible ticket machines available | ||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||
Accessible Toilets | Yes | ||||
Waiting rooms | Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1. Opening Times
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Seating area | Yes Available throughout the station. | ||||
Wheelchairs available | Yes | ||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station. | ||||
Accessible spaces | 35 | ||||
Accessible car park equipment | True In the Short Stay Car Park in Fairfield Street with lift access to the station and in the Long Stay Car Park adjacent to the station. | ||||
Staff Help | |||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||
Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | Yes Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11–12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13–14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge |
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Accessible Toilets | Yes |
Baby Changing | Yes Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11–12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13–14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge |
Waiting rooms | Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1. Opening Times
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Seating area | Yes Available throughout the station. |
1st Class Lounge | Yes Available throughout the station. |
Long Stay | |||||||
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Operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited | ||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 856 | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 35 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||
Parking charges | Free car parking available | ||||||
Short stay / Drop off | |||||||
Operator | APCOA | ||||||
Car Parking Availability |
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Spaces | 47 | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 3 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||||||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||||||
Parking charges | Free car parking available |
Refreshment Facilities | Available Coffee shop Buffet Coffee kiosk Cold drinks vending machine Hot drinks vending machine Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable) Water fountains are available on the main concourse opposite platform 10 and next to the toilets and Costa Coffee in platforms 13/14 waiting lounge Station concourse |
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ATM Machine | Available Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street. |
Shops | Available News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | Yes |
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Public Wi-Fi | Available Wi-fi available - Free public wifi |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 254
Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance |
Type of Storage | Stands, Lockers, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | Available Brompton Bike Hire provide two tariffs based on annual or leisure membership for 24 hour bike hire: Frequent: £2.50 per day (£20 annual membership) Leisure: £5 per day (£1 annual membership) |
Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach |
Taxis are available at the Fairfield Street exit of the station. It closes between 02:00 - 05:00. |
Onward travel map can be found here. BUS JOURNEYS FROM MANCHESTER PICCADILLY 'First' and 'Stagecoach' operate a network of frequent local bus routes around Manchester city and Greater Manchester. For route maps and timetables: www.firstgroup.com/ukbus and www.stagecoachbus.com Buy a Manchester PLUSBUS ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around the city. For details: www.plusbus.info FREEBUS JOURNEYS The city centre free bus service The revamped service is maintaining its frequent ten-minute service (12 minutes on Sunday) and continues to be operated by Go North West. Route information and map can be at www.tfgm.com. Route 1 (Monday - Friday off-peak, Sunday) Piccadilly Rail Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Charlotte Street, King Street (Cross Street), Market Street, Deansgate (Barton Arcade), Bridge Street, Gartside Street, Quay Street, Deansgate (John Rylands Library), John Dalton Street, King Street (Brown Street), York Street, New York Street, Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street, to Piccadilly Rail Station via Station Approach. Route 1 (Monday - Friday AM/PM peak) Piccadilly Rail Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Charlotte Street, King Street (Cross Street), Market Street, Deansgate (Barton Arcade), Bridge Street, Gartside Street, New Quay Street, Chapel Street, Salford Central Station, Gartside Street, Quay Street, Deansgate (John Rylands Library), John Dalton Street, King Street (Brown Street), York Street, New York Street, Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street, to Piccadilly Rail Station via Station Approach. Route 1 (Saturday only) Piccadilly Rail Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Charlotte Street, King Street (Cross Street), Market Street, Deansgate (Barton Arcade), Bridge Street, Gartside Street, Science and Industry Museum, Deansgate (Great Northern), Deansgate (John Rylands Library), John Dalton Street, King Street (Brown Street), York Street, New York Street, Central Coach Station, Chorlton Street, to Piccadilly Rail Station via Station Approach. Route 2 Manchester Piccadilly Station via Station Approach, London Road, Fairfield Street, Whitworth Street, Whitworth Street West, Deansgate, Quay Street, New Quay Street, Irwell Street, Trinity Way, Chapel Street, New Bailey Street, Bridge Street, Deansgate, Victoria Bridge Street, Chapel Street, Victoria Street, Hunts Bank, Victoria Station Approach, Todd Street, Corporation Street, Withy Grove, Shudehill, Thomas Street, High Street, Church Street, Dale Street, Ducie Street, to Piccadilly Approach. More details on the freebus service can be found here For information about all buses in Greater Manchester visit: Transport for Greater Manchester. METROLINK Metrolink tram information is below under 'Metro'. |
Metrolink trams from Piccadilly station serve:
Further details: www.metrolink.co.uk |
Nearest Airport is Manchester International Airport approximately 9 - 10 miles away. Currently there are 5 trains an hour during the course of the day, services are limited throughout the night. |
Available Brompton Bike Hire provide two tariffs based on annual or leisure membership for 24 hour bike hire: Frequent: £2.50 per day (£20 annual membership) Leisure: £5 per day (£1 annual membership) |
Two agents available within walking distance of the station. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Bristol Temple Meads | CrossCountry | 15:59 | 4 | On time |
from Barrow-in-Furness | Northern | 15:58 | 13 | 16:03 This train has been delayed by the train departing late to maintain customer connections |
from Manchester Airport | Northern | 16:01 | 14 | On time |
from Alderley Edge | Northern | 16:02 | 7 | On time |
from Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 16:02 | 13 | Delayed |
from London Euston | Avanti West Coast | 16:05 | 5 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Manchester Airport | Northern | 16:00 | 13 | 16:04 This train has been delayed by the train departing late to maintain customer connections |
to York | TransPennine Express | 16:00 | 1 | On time |
to Blackpool North | Northern | 16:02 | 14 | On time |
to Bristol Temple Meads | CrossCountry | 16:03 | 3 | On time |
to Hadfield | Northern | 16:03 | 2 | On time |
to Manchester Airport | Northern | 16:04 | 13 | Delayed |
to Crewe | Northern | 16:06 | 8 | On time |