Manchester Piccadilly
Since it opened as the London Road station in 1842, Manchester Piccadilly has been a major gateway to the north west. The station has undergone many modifications during its 158 year history to enable it to cope with increasing numbers of passengers and services.
Piccadilly is one of three main stations in Manchester and handles over 83,000 passengers and 1,000 train movements every day. It is the northern terminus of Virgin’s flagship route to London and offers direct services to other major UK cities, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Cardiff and Norwich.
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Please use the following links to find out more about the station and the local area.
A - Passenger Access
B - Maps
C - Facilities & services
D - Transport links
E - Local attractions
F - History
G - Contact us
A - Passenger Access
Getting to and from the station.
B - Maps
Station services (shopping, eating, etc.)
C - Facilities and services
Tickets and information
Tickets can be purchased from the main ticket office which is open Mon-Sat 0430 till 2230 and Sun 0700 till 2230 (for immediate travel only). Advance travel and reservations available Mon-Sat 0900 till 1900 Sun 1100 till 1900. There are also automatic ticket machines in various locations around the station. Train service details can be obtained by contacting:
National Rail enquiry service – 08457 48 49 50
Telephones
Payphones are located on the main concourse on platforms 13 and 14 and Fairfield Street (side stairs).
Taxis
The taxi rank is located by the Fairfield Street entrance.
Buses
A free bus service is available from the Piccadilly entrance/exit to the city centre. Metroshuttle - numbers 1 & 3.
Parking
NCP operates car parks at Manchester Piccadilly station. Short-stay parking is available by the Fairfield Street entrance (maximum stay is 2 hours). Drop off and pick up point also in this area. There are dedicated disabled spaces here. Long-stay parking is located off Boad Street.
| Recommended Tariffs | |
| Short Stay 20 mins | - |
| Short Stay 40 mins | £1.90 |
| Short Stay 1 Hr | £3.90 |
| Short Stay 1 to 2 Hrs | £11.80 |
| Short Stay 2 to 3 Hrs | £35.00 |
| Each additional Hr | £20.00 |
| Up to 1 hour | £1.90 |
| Up to 2 hours | £2.80 |
| Up to 3 hours | £3.70 |
| Up to 4 hours | £4.70 |
| Up to 6 hours | £5.70 |
| Up to 8 hours | £6.70 |
| Up to 12 hours | £9.50 |
| Up to 24 hours | £12.00 |
| Sat / Sun 24 hrs | £3.50 |
Toilets, showers and baby changing
Toilets and disabled toilets are on the main concourse and in the satellite lounge.
British Transport Police
The British Transport Police office is located on the fifth floor of Piccadilly Tower. A help phone is available on platform 14. Should any assistance be required, contact a member of staff or go to the station reception.
First aid
If you require First Aid please go to the Station Reception or seek the assistance from a member of staff.
Additional assistance
Assistance is available at the station. Please contact any of the following train operators, giving 48 hours notice where possible.
TransPennine Express – 0800 1072149
Arriva Trains Wales – 0845 3003005
East Midlands Trains – 08457 125678
Northern Rail – 0845 6008008
Virgin Trains – 0845 7443366
CrossCountry Trains - 0844 8110125
Post box
There is a post box outside the main station entrance. (City centre)
Cash
Cash dispensers are located throughout the station, see map for details.
Trolleys
Trolleys are available on all platforms, at the station's main entrance and in the long-stay car park. These are coin operated - £1.00 is refunded when you return the trolley to a trolley bay.
Bicycles
Bicycle storage is situated at the Fairfield Street entrance, long stay car park and on the station approach. For security reasons please do not leave unattended bicycles in any other area of the station.
Left luggage
Left Luggage is a secure place where you can leave items of luggage for collection later. The left luggage office is on platform 10. Click here for more information or call 0161 236 8667.
Lost property
Lost property is located at the same site as left luggage. Click here for more information or call 0161 236 8667.
Photo booths
There are a number of photo booths at the station where photos for passports, travel passes and other identity documents can be obtained.
Metrolink
Escalators to Metrolink platforms are next to Thorntons – there is also a lift. Trams run to the city centre, G-Mex, Manchester Victoria station, Altrincham, Bury and Eccles. Tickets can be bought on the Metrolink platforms.
WiFi Coverage
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http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/hotspot
D - Transport links
Use the following links to access more information about trains from the station and other transport links:
National Rail Enquiries
Transport services in Manchester
E - Local attractions
Discover more about the local area, including what there is to see and do there.
F - History
Some interesting facts and figures about the history of Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chronology
- Manchester Piccadilly was originally called London Road station and was opened by the Manchester and Birmingham Railway (later the London and North Western Railway) on 8 May 1842. The Sheffield, Ashton and Manchester Railway (later the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway) was given a perpetual lease for joint use of the station.
- Further platforms were opened on 1 August 1849.
- The station was rebuilt in 1866 and an extension was opened on 16 May 1881.
- It was remodelled and renamed Manchester Piccadilly on 12 September 1960, with works completed in 1965.
- Between 1998 and 2000, over £27m was spend modernising Manchester Piccadilly station.
Station design
- The 1866 station comprised a trussed arch roof, 95ft wide by 680ft long and was designed by W. Baker and L. H. Moorsom. Two further spans were added in 1881 and measured 78ft by 680ft and 110ft by 500ft.
- The 1965 station concourse and accommodation was designed by British Rail’s Midland regional architect’s office.
G - Contact us
Station reception
The station reception can provide you with information about accessibility, local transport links, parking and station facilities (including left luggage, public toilets, bicycle racks, shops and restaurants).
Contact
Local helpline, lines are open 24/7: Tel: 08450 000 033
Network Rail National Helpdesk : Tel: 08457 114141
Address:
Station Reception
9th Floor
Piccadilly Tower
Manchester
M60 7RA
Open 0700-1700 (Monday –Friday)
Train service information, ticket information and fare enquiries
Contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50
For train timetables & real-time running times, please contact National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.