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Train companies affected:CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
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Train companies affected:South Western Railway
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Station Information
Ticket Office
Opening Hours
- Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 04:30 - 22:30
- Opening Hours Saturday: 04:30 - 22:30
- Opening Hours Sunday: 07:00 - 22:30
Advance Tickets
Mon-Sat 04:30-22:30 Sun 07:00-22:30
Location
Main Concourse
Ticket Machines
Yes
Collection of pre-purchased tickets
- Pick up tickets at Ticket Machine
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Accessible ticket machines available
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
Induction loop
Yes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this station
No
Smartcard tickets
- No
Smartcard validators
No
Information Available From Staff
- Yes - from help point
- Yes - from information point
- Yes - from ticket office
Customer Information Screens
- Departure Screens
- Announcements
- Arrival Screens
Information Services Opening Times
- Information Services Opening Times Monday to Friday: Yes
- Information Services Opening Times Saturday: Yes
- Information Services Opening Times Sunday: Yes
Staff Help Available
- Staff Help Available Monday to Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
- Staff Help Available Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening times
Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
Sun 09:00-21:00
Manchester Piccadilly station is open 7-days a week.
Passenger assistance is available booked through the relevant Train Operating Company.
Customer Help Points
Yes
Customer Help Points:
Located by the entrance to Fairfield Street.
Located by the entrance from the long stay car park
Located within satellite lounge by the side of the lift
Outside the entrance to the toilets on the South Concourse
Train Information Point:
Located on the main concourse
Induction Loop
Station Reception:
Located in the Fairfield Street mezzanine level close to WH Smith
Assisted Travel Lounge
Located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Induction Loop
Opening times
Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
Sun 09:00-21:00
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
- Luggage Storage Monday to Saturday: 07:00 - 23:00
- Luggage Storage Sunday: 08:00 - 23:00
Lost Property
- Lost Property Monday to Sunday: 08:00 - 21:00
Trolleys
Yes
CCTV at the Station
Yes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access
This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.
Visually Impaired
All platforms have tactile warning strips.
Ticket barriers and gates
Yes
Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Accessible ticket machines available
Height adjusted ticket office counter
Yes
The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
Induction loop
Yes
Ramp for train access
Yes
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
Waiting rooms
Yes
Waiting lounge is available for platforms 13/14, accessible via platform 10
Assisted Travel Lounge
The lounge services:
Accessible seating with integrated space for wheelchairs
An accredited Changing Places toilet facility* (available 24/7 use intercom for access outside lounge opening times)
Accessible toilet
A sensory space (by Sensory NOOK)
A staffed welcome desk (with Induction Loop)
Facilities for service animals
British Sign Language information screens
Talking Toilets (by Toilet Mate) – coming soon
Height adjustable workstation
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
Seating area
Yes
Available throughout the station.
Accessible public telephones
Yes
Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
Wheelchairs available
Yes
Trolleys
Yes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis here
Yes
Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point
Yes
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
Accessible spaces
Manchester Piccadilly Car Park 1
35 spaces
Manchester Piccadilly Car Park 2
3 spaces
Manchester Piccadilly Car Park 1
35 Blue Badge spaces are available - parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible car park equipment
Manchester Piccadilly Car Park 1
Manchester Piccadilly Car Park 2
Manchester Piccadilly Car Park 1
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.
Manchester Piccadilly Car Park 2
Yes - Fairfield Street entrance (via lift)
Staff Help
Staff help available
- Staff help available Monday to Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
- Staff help available Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening times
Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
Sun 09:00-21:00
Manchester Piccadilly station is open 7-days a week.
Passenger assistance is available booked through the relevant Train Operating Company.
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point
Yes
Customer Help Points:
Located by the entrance to Fairfield Street.
Located by the entrance from the long stay car park
Located within satellite lounge by the side of the lift
Outside the entrance to the toilets on the South Concourse
Train Information Point:
Located on the main concourse
Induction Loop
Station Reception:
Located in the Fairfield Street mezzanine level close to WH Smith
Assisted Travel Lounge
Located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Induction Loop
Opening times
Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
Sun 09:00-21:00
Helpline
- Helpline Monday to Sunday: Yes
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
Accessible Toilets
Yes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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
Yes
Waiting lounge is available for platforms 13/14, accessible via platform 10
Assisted Travel Lounge
The lounge services:
Accessible seating with integrated space for wheelchairs
An accredited Changing Places toilet facility* (available 24/7 use intercom for access outside lounge opening times)
Accessible toilet
A sensory space (by Sensory NOOK)
A staffed welcome desk (with Induction Loop)
Facilities for service animals
British Sign Language information screens
Talking Toilets (by Toilet Mate) – coming soon
Height adjustable workstation
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening Times
Monday - Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
Seating Area
Yes
Available throughout the station.
First Class Lounge
- First Class Lounge Monday to Friday: 06:00 - 19:30
- First Class Lounge Saturday: 08:00 - 18:00
- First Class Lounge Sunday: 09:30 - 19:30
Location
Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast Anytime or Off-Peak (First Class) or Avanti West Coast Advance (First Class) tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
Showers are not available
Long Stay
Operator
APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
- 08719774222
- Boad Street
- Manchester
- M60 7RT
- https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-short-stay/(external link, opens in a new tab)
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Friday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Saturday: Yes
- Car Parking Availability Sunday: Yes
Spaces
856 spaces
Accessible spaces
35 spaces
35 Blue Badge spaces are available - parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
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.
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
Yes
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
Car park CCTV
Yes
Short stay / Drop off
Operator
APCOA
Car Parking Availability
- Car Parking Availability Monday to Sunday: Yes
Spaces
47 spaces
Accessible spaces
3 spaces
Accessible car park equipment
Yes
Yes - Fairfield Street entrance (via lift)
Impaired mobility set down/pick up points available
Yes
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
Car park CCTV
Yes
ATM
Yes
Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
Refreshment Facilities
Yes
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
Shops
Yes
News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Pay Phones
Yes
Accessible Public Telephones
Yes
Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
Public Wi-Fi
Yes
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
Post Boxes
Yes
Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
Bicycle Storage
Spaces
254 spaces
254 spaces for non-folding cycles
40 Brompton storage spaces for folding cycles
Type of Storage
Stands & Lockers
Location
Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
Sheltered
Yes
CCTV
Yes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information
www.bromptonbikehire.com/docks/2322-manchester-piccadilly
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)
More Information
Transport Links
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'.
Live tram departure board - Piccadilly Tram Station
Metrolink trams from Piccadilly station serve:
Bury
Rochdale
Ashton-under-Lyne
Manchester Airport
Media City UK
Altrincham
Disbury
Eccles
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.
www.bromptonbikehire.com/docks/2322-manchester-piccadilly
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.