At a glance
Station Message
Platform closures during Manchester Piccadilly roof works
Some platforms at Manchester Piccadilly will be closed while Network Rail complete maintenance to the station roof. The work is being carried out in phases until October 2024. During this time, trains may leave and arrive at different platforms, and some train companies will run an amended timetable to accommodate the closures. Please check before you travel.
Station details
- Bicycle parking
- Yes
- Storage Sheltered
- Yes
- Storage Location
- Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
- Storage Spaces
- 254
- Storage CCTV
- Yes
- PlusBike (Cycle hire)
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)
- Additional Notes
- 254 spaces for non-folding cycles
- 40 Brompton storage spaces for folding cycles
- Car Park
- Yes
- Free of Charge
- No
- CCTV Coverage
- Yes
- Car Park Operator
- APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
- Address
- Boad Street Manchester Fairfield Street - M60 7RT
- Phone Number
- Primary telephone number: 08719774222
- Note
- No
- Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday - 24 hours Saturday - 24 hours Sunday - 24 hours
- Number of Spaces
- 856
- Daily Rate
- No
- Weekly Rate
- No
- Monthly Rate
- No
- 3 Monthly Rate
- No
- Annual Rate
- No
- Taxis
- Taxis are available at the Fairfield Street exit of the station. It closes between 02:00 - 05:00.
- Accessible Taxis
- Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
- Impaired Mobility set down and pick up points available
- Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
- Airport
- 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.
- Ticket Office
- Main Concourse Monday to Friday - 04:30 to 22:30 Saturday - 04:30 to 22:30 Sunday - 07:00 to 22:30
- Height Adjusted ticket office counter
- The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
- Induction Loop
- Yes
- Ticket Machines
- Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
- Accessible ticket machines available
- Collection of Pre-Purchased tickets
- Yes
- Penalty Fares
- Applicable Operators: Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express, Northern, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast
- Smart cards issued
- No
- Smart cards validated
- No
- Get Oyster cards here
- No
- Use Oyster pay as you go
- No
- Top up Oyster cards
- No
- Staff help available 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 - 07:15 to 21:00 Tuesday - 07:15 to 21:00 Wednesday - 07:15 to 21:00 Thursday - 07:15 to 21:00 Friday - 07:15 to 21:00 Saturday - 07:15 to 21:00 Sunday - 09:00 to 21:00- Passenger Information Systems available
- DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements
- Customer Help Points
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
- 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.
- Location for rail replacement services
- Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
- Left Luggage
- No
- Lost Luggage
- Monday to Sunday - 08:00 to 21:00
- Ticket Gates
- Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
- CCTV
- Yes
- ATM Machine
- Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
- Bureau de Change
- No
- First Class Lounge
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
- Internet Kiosk Available
- No
- Pay Phone
- Yes
- Accessible Public telephones
- Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
- Post Box
- Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
- Public Wi-Fi
- Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
- Shops
- News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Toilets
- 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
- 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
- National Key toilets
- 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.
- Showers
- No
- Trolleys
- Yes
- Tourist information office
- No
- Waiting Rooms
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
- Seating
- Available throughout the station.
- Staff help available 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 - 07:15 to 21:00 Tuesday - 07:15 to 21:00 Wednesday - 07:15 to 21:00 Thursday - 07:15 to 21:00 Friday - 07:15 to 21:00 Saturday - 07:15 to 21:00 Sunday - 09:00 to 21:00- Helpline Number
- 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.
- Helplines Opening times
- 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.
- Ramp for train Access
- Yes
- Step Free Access
Visually Impaired
All platforms have tactile warning strips.
- Wheelchairs Available
- Yes