Trains to Chetham's Library
Travelling by train to Chetham's Library is super-simple. The nearest railway station to Chetham's Library is Manchester Victoria, which is served by Northern and TransPennine Express services throughout the day. It's 2 minutes to Chetham's Library on foot. Chetham's Library is right next to the station, opposite the National Football Museum.
Chetham's Library is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and intriguing displays, suitable for all ages.
Visit the Chetham's Library website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Day | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekdays | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 22:15 |
| 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 | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 38 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | on platform and approach |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>38 cycle stands on platform and approach</p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Level access from the concourse direct to platforms 1, 2 & 3. Access to platforms 4 & 5 from platform 3 via an accessible lift or up 29 steps, across the footbridge (25 paces) and down by the accessible central lift or 29 steps to platform level. Access to platform 6 is also across the footbridge (37 paces) and down via accessible lift or 29 steps on to the platform. Lifts open for all services. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Available |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Available |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Manchester Victoria
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Leeds | Northern | 12:21 | 6 | On time |
| to Liverpool Lime Street | TransPennine Express | 12:22 | 3 | On time |
| to Kirkby (Merseyside) | Northern | 12:26 | 5 | On time |
| to Leeds | Northern | 12:37 | 6 | On time |
| to Manchester Airport | TransPennine Express | 12:39 | 3 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Blackburn | Northern | 12:24 | 5 | On time |
| from Liverpool Lime Street | TransPennine Express | 12:31 | 4 | On time |
| from Wigan North Western | Northern | 12:32 | 6 | On time |
| from Redcar Central | TransPennine Express | 12:38 | 3 | On time |
| from Rochdale | Northern | 12:39 | 5 | On time |