Manchester Piccadilly railway station is a very large national hub station in City Centre, Manchester. It is managed by Network Rail.
Address
Manchester Piccadilly station
Piccadilly Station Approach
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M60 7RA
Main Concourse
Monday To Friday: 04:30:00.000 - 22:30:00.000 
Applicable Operators: Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast
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
Available throughout the station.
Waiting lounge is available for platforms 13/14, accessible via platform 10
The lounge services:
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
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
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
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Departure Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements
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.
Phone: 020 8090 9935
Website: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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.
Opening times
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.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday: 07:15:00.000 - 21:00:00.000 Accessible ticket machines available
The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
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.
Whole station
Visually Impaired
All platforms have tactile warning strips.
Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
Spaces: 254
Sheltered: yes
Location: Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
Storage Types Available: Stands
Storage Type 1: Lockers
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.
Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
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.
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