Trains to Manchester Town Hall
It's easy to reach Manchester Town Hall by rail. Hop on a train to Manchester Piccadilly, which is served by Avanti West Coast, Northern and TransPennine Express services from London, Liverpool and Edinburgh. From Manchester Piccadilly it's just a 15-minute walk to Manchester Town Hall. Simply exit the station, on to Fairfield Street, then turn right on to Chorlton Street. Turn left on to Portland Street and then take a right on to Princess Street. You'll find the Town Hall just behind the Cenotaph.
Manchester Town Hall is one of the city's most recognisable landmarks. Its soaring clock tower and spires are a wonderful example of neo-gothic architecture.
Visit the Manchester Town Hall official website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 04:30 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 04:30 - 22:30 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:30 |
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage phone number | 0330 024 0215 |
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.left-baggage.co.uk/?__utma=1.1808611951.1441273625.1441273625.1441273625.1&__utmb=1.2.10.1441273625&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1441273625.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=%28organic%29|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=%28not%20provided%29&__utmv=-&__utmk=262501388 |
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth |
| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | 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) |
| ATM | Available |
| ATM notes | Located on main concourse, platform 10 and Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street. |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
|
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Wi-fi available - BT Wifi |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
| Web kiosk hours | <table><thead><th>Day</th><th>Opening Hours</th></thead><tr><td>Weekdays</td><td>Open 24 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Saturday </td><td>Open 24 hours</td></tr><tr><td>Sunday </td><td>Open 24 hours</td></tr></table> |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Manchester Piccadilly station is open 24-hours a day and 7-days a week. Mobility assistance is available booked through the relevant Train Operating Company. Please see the Network Rail Website for contact information. |
|---|---|
| Customer Service 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 |
| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Everyday | Open 24 hours |
| Carpark name | Long Stay Short stay / Drop off |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited APCOA |
| Car parking spaces | 903 |
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 43 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage notes | Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 0500 until 0200 |
First Class Lounge
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:00 - 19:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 19:30 |
Location
Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
Tickets Accepted
Virgin Only First tickets - Virgin First Open or Virgin Advance First 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
Departures and arrivals from Manchester Piccadilly
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Chester | Transport for Wales | 22:14 | 14 | On time |
| to Sheffield | TransPennine Express | 22:17 | 4 | On time |
| to Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 22:18 | 14 | On time |
| to Blackpool North | Northern | 22:31 | 14 | On time |
| to Nottingham | East Midlands Railway | 22:37 | 13 | Late |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Carmarthen | Transport for Wales | 22:15 | 14 | On time |
| from Manchester Airport | Northern | 22:17 | 14 | On time |
| from Glossop | Northern | 22:24 | 2 | On time |
| from Hazel Grove | Northern | 22:29 | 14 | On time |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | East Midlands Railway | 22:36 | 13 | Late |
