Trains to Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester needs no introduction. The northern city is renowned for its music, nightlife and industrial history – and of course it's home to two of the world's best football clubs in Manchester United and Manchester City. Manchester Piccadilly, a popular station for both commuters and national travellers and a major transport hub for the north, takes you to the thick of the action. The free Metroshuttle bus service is the perfect way to reach landmarks such as the Museum of Science & Industry, Salford Quays and the Lowry cultural centre. The principal railway station in Manchester dates back to 1842, but in 2002 the station underwent a five-year, £100m refurbishment, which was much needed to cope with the 23 million passengers travelling through the station each year. A 2007 poll recorded Manchester Piccadilly as having the highest customer satisfaction level of any train station in the UK, so as you pace the concourse, expect a lot of smiles.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
- Monday to Friday open from 04:30:00 until 21:15:00
- Saturday open from 04:30:00 until 21:15:00
- Sunday open from 07:00:00 until 21:30:00
| Ticket Machine | Available |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | The staff is available at all times. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Available |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Available |
|---|---|
| Left Luggage phone number | 020 8090 9935 |
| Left Luggage Website | http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php |
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 | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Cards and coins |
| 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 |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Toilets notes | Baby changing facilities are available at the south central concourse and satellite lounge toilet facility. |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Available |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | Wi-fi available - BT Wifi  |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Staff Help notes | Manchester Piccadilly station is open 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
| Carpark name | Long Stay |
|---|---|
| Carpark operator | APCOA Parking (UK) Limited |
| Car parking spaces | 856 |
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 |
| Cycle storage notes | Compound |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is available throughout the whole station. |
|---|---|
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Manchester Piccadilly station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include:
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First Class Lounge
- Monday to Friday open from 06:00:00 until 19:30:00
- Saturday open from 08:00:00 until 18:00:00
- Sunday open from 09:30:00 until 19:30:00
The best way to enter is through the Fairfield Street entrance at basement level. The concourse is on the level above, with ticket offices, information points, timetables, toilets and shops. The second floor houses the majority of the station's eateries. The station has 14 platforms. Platforms 13 and 14 are best accessed via a travelator and footbridge. The Metrolink light rail network is located in the station's undercroft. Manchester Piccadilly is accessible for disabled people and has escalators and lifts to all levels.
Frequently asked questions
Is Manchester Piccadilly station open?
Manchester Piccadilly station is open every day that services are running to and from the station. The station usually opens just before the first train of the day leaves and then closes after the last train departs. Ticket office opening hours may vary.
Are trains running today from Manchester Piccadilly station?
Trains arrive into and depart from Manchester Piccadilly station almost every day, although there may be less services during the weekends and bank holidays. Check our live train times for up-to-date information on trains running to and from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Are there toilets in Manchester Piccadilly station?
Yes, there are toilets available to use at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Are dogs allowed in Manchester Piccadilly station?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Manchester Piccadilly station but should be kept on a lead or comfortable in a pet carrier at all times.
Departures and arrivals from Manchester Piccadilly
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Liverpool Lime Street | East Midlands Railway | 13:39 | 14 | On time |
| to Chester | Northern | 13:39 | Scheduled | |
| to Rose Hill Marple | Northern | 13:40 | 2 | On time |
| to Alderley Edge | Northern | 13:42 | 13 | Late |
| to Crewe | Northern | 13:44 | 13 | Late |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Southport | Northern | 13:41 | 13 | Late |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | Northern | 13:43 | 13 | Late |
| from Crewe | Northern | 13:43 | 5 | On time |
| from Blackpool North | Northern | 13:46 | 13 | Late |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | East Midlands Railway | 13:50 | 13 | Late |