Station
Station message
Facilities at a glance
- Toilets
- Parking
- ATM
- Ticket Office
- Wifi
- Ticket machine
- Step free access
- Refreshment facilities
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General service information
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Closed Circuit Television
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Information Services OpenMon-Fri - 24h
Saturday - 24h
Sunday - 24h -
CISDeparture Screens
Announcements
Arrival Screens -
Customer Help Points
Located in satellite lounge by the side of the lift and outside the entrance to the toilets on the South Concourse.
The Train Information Point is located on the main concourse. The Station Reception is located in the Fairfield Street mezzanine level near to W.H Smith.
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Ticket buying and collection
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Ticket Office
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Prepurchase Collection
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Ticket Machine
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Oystercard Issued
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Use Oystercard
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Always Show Oyster Card Fields
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Smartcard Issued
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Smartcard Validator
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Penalty FaresTP
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All station facilities
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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
Mon-Fri 06:00 to 19:30
Saturday 08:00 to 18:00
Sunday 09:30 to 19:30 -
Seated Area
Available throughout the station.
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Waiting Room
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Trolleys
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Station BuffetCoffee 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)
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Toilets
Baby changing facilities are available at the south central concourse and satellite lounge toilet facility.
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Baby Change
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Showers
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TelephonesUsage Type: Cards And Coins
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Wi FiWi-fi available - BT Wifi
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Post BoxPost box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
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Tourist Information
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Atm MachineLocated on main concourse, platform 10 and Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
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Bureau De Change
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ShopsNews agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
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Accessibility and mobility access
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HelplineIf 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.https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Mon-Sun
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Staff Help AvailableManchester 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.Mon-Sun
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Induction Loop
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Accessible Ticket Machines
Accessible ticket machines available
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterIn the main travel centre
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Ramp For Train Access
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Accessible Taxis
Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
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Accessible Public TelephonesNormal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
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National Key Toilets
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse, satellite lounge near platforms 13/14 and upper concourse retail area (near to Carluccios). Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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Step Free AccessWhole station
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Ticket Gates
Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-7
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Impaired Mobility Set Down
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
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Wheelchairs Available
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Car park information
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Cycle StorageSpaces: 43
Sheltered: No
Cctv: No
Location: Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
Type: Compound,Stands -
CarParkCar parking 1:
For parking charges see: www.apcoa.co.uk/parking/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-long-stay/
For car park season ticket charges see: https://seasontickets.apcoa.co.uk/season/Step3/149/manchester-piccadilly-station-car-park/1/Car
To book online parking see: www.trainstationparking.co.uk/
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
Name: Long Stay
Spaces: 856
Number Accessible Spaces: 40
Accessible Spaces Note: 2 Blue Badge spaces are available - parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:In the Short Stay Car Park in Fairfield Street with lift access to the station and in the Long Stay Car Park adjacent to the station.
Cctv: Yes
Open:
Mon-Fri - 24h
Saturday - 24h
Sunday - 24h
Website: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-long-stay/
Car parking 2:Short Stay Car Park (including drop off/pick up point) is located within the Fairfield Street Entrance.
Car park is free for first 10 minutes.
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Short stay / Drop off
Spaces: 47
Number Accessible Spaces: 3
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:Yes - Fairfield Street entrance (via lift)
Cctv: Yes
Open:
Mon-Sun
Website: http://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station.html
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Rail Replacement Services
Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
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Taxi Rank
Taxis are available at the Fairfield Street exit of the station. It closes between 02:00 - 05:00.
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Onward Travel
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 now runs even later into the evening.
Route 2 and the new Route 3 service now operates until midnight Monday to Saturday.
That means you can now do more of the things you like for longer, safe in the knowledge the free bus will be there to pick you up or drop you off - whether that's at one of your favourite destinations or a major transport interchange.
Route 1 has also be extended to serve Salford Central Station in the AM/PM peak and, on Saturday, the Museum of Science and Industry and Castlefield. Route 2 provides a morning link between Victoria and Spinningfields.
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.
Route 3
Piccadilly Rail Station, Piccadilly Gardens, Portland Street, Princess Street, Whitworth Street (Palace Theatre), Oxford Road Rail Station, Whitworth Street West, Deansgate Rail Station, Deansgate (Great Northern), Deansgate (John Rylands Library), Deansgate (King Street West), Deansgate (Barton Arcade), Deansgate (St. Mary's Gate), Victoria Rail Station, Corporation Street, Shudehill, High Street, Church Street, Dale Street, to Piccadilly Rail Station via Station 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'.
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Metro Services
- Live tram departure board - Piccadilly Tram Station
Metrolink trams from Piccadilly station serve:
- Bury
- Rochdale
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Manchester Airport
- Media City UK
- Altrincham
- Disbury
- Eccles
Further details: www.metrolink.co.uk
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Airport
Nearest Airport is Manchester International Airport approximately 9 - 10 miles away. There are 6 trains an hour during the course of the day, services are limited throughout the night.
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Car Hire
Two agents available within walking distance of the station.
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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)
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Passenger services
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Customer Service
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
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Left Luggage
Operator Name: Excess Baggage Companyhttps://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations -
Lost Property
Operator Name: Excess Baggage Companyhttp://www.lostproperty.org/locations.phpMon-Fri 09:00 to 17:30
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Live departures & arrivals
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