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Accessibility Information
There is no information about accessibility
Accessible Parking
35
Accessible Taxis
There is taxi provision
Accessible Ticket Machines
Yes
Accessible Booking Office Counter
In the main travel centre
Customer Help Points
Manchester Piccadilly Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0:
Passenger Assistance Lounge
Located opposite platform 1 in the lobby area leading to the Long Stay car park. Please check the opening times on the National Rail Enquiries website
Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
There is no Low-Level counter here
Impaired Mobility Set Down
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
Induction Loop
Induction loops are throughout this station
Lift Details
Lift, First Class Lounge
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided outside and inside this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths at least 0.9m wide
Buggy Lift, South Concourse
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided outside and inside this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, South Concourse
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided outside and inside this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, Metro Link mezzanine to Fairfield Street
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided inside this lift only
Lift Controls : Lift controls may not be accessible to some people
Manoeuvrability : The lift requires wheelchair users to reverse in or out
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths at least 0.9m wide
Lift, Metro Link mezzanine to Platform B
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided inside this lift only
Lift Controls : Lift controls may not be accessible to some people
Manoeuvrability : The lift requires wheelchair users to reverse in or out
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths at least 0.8m wide
Lift, Platforms 8 & 9
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided inside this lift only
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, Platforms 10 & 11
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided inside this lift only
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, Platforms 13 & 14
Operational Announcements : There are no audio announcements or they are not audible in this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lift, Platform 12
Operational Announcements : There are audio announcements provided outside and inside this lift
Lift Controls : Lift controls should be accessible to most people
Manoeuvrability : The lift is a through lift which has a 1.5 metre turning circle inside
Opening Width : Lift has clear door widths greater than 1.1m wide
Lifts
There are lifts
National Key Toilets
Yes
Passenger Assistance
Manchester Piccadilly Passenger Assistance Meeting Point 0
Location :
Passenger Assistance Lounge
Located opposite platform 1 in the lobby area leading to the Long Stay car park. Please check the opening times on the National Rail Enquiries website
Ramp For Train Access
Ramps are kept at this station to provide assistance
Staff Help Available
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.
Step Free Access
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
Visually Impaired
All platforms have tactile warning strips.
Step Free Category
A, Compliant step-free access to all platform(s)
Ticket Barriers
Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
Wheelchairs Available
Yes
This station does not offer
Accessible Public Telephones, Escalator Information, Nearest Accessible Stations
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.
Bus Services
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'.
Car Hire
Two agents available within walking distance of the station.
Car Park - Short stay Drop off
Name : Short stay / Drop off
Spaces : 47
CCTV : Yes
Free Parking : No
Operator : APCOA
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)
Cycle Storage Cctv
Yes
Cycle Storage Location
Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
Cycle Storage Sheltered
Yes
Cycle Storage Spaces
254 spaces
Cycle Storage Type
Stands, Lockers
Cycle Storage Availability
Yes
Drop Off Pick Up
Drop-off Points
Point 1: Drop-off and Pick-up Point, Fairfield Street
Same Side As Station: The drop-off and/or pick-up point is accessed via a controlled road crossing such as a pedestrian crossing
Waiting Area: This is a combined drop-off and pick-up point
Facility Type:
Car Capacity: There is space for more than 5 vehicles to drop-off and/or pick-up
Ramp Deployable:
Help Point: There is no Help Point close to the drop-off and/or pick-up point
Point 2: Drop-off and Pick-up Point, Fairfield Street (Top End)
Same Side As Station: The drop-off and/or pick-up point is accessed via a controlled road crossing such as a pedestrian crossing
Waiting Area: This is a drop-off point only
Facility Type: There is uncovered seating/waiting
Car Capacity: There is space for up to 5 vehicles to drop-off and/or pick-up
Ramp Deployable:
Help Point: There is no Help Point close to the drop-off and/or pick-up point
Parking Spaces
903
Rail Replacement Services
Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
Taxi Rank
There is taxi provision
Taxi Rank, Fairfield Street
Configuration : Taxis pick up and drop off at this taxi rank
Same Side : The Taxi rank is on the same side as station
Covered : The taxi rank is partially covered
Ramp : Ramps cannot be deployed from the rear and side of a vehicle at this Taxi Rank
Help Point : There is a help point close to this taxi rank
This station does not offer
Port, Rail Replacement Maps
Announcements
Announcements are made both visually and audibly
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.
Helpline
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.
Information Available
Yes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office
Left Luggage
Yes
Lost Property
Yes
Staffing Level
Full time
This station does not offer
Help Points
Atm Machine
Yes
Baby Change
Yes
CCTV
Yes
First Class Lounge
Opening Times
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
06:00:00.000 - 19:30:00.000
Saturday
08:00:00.000 - 18:00:00.000
Sunday
09:30:00.000 - 19:30:00.000
Information Points
There are no information points
Information Services
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
24 Hours
Saturday
24 Hours
Sunday
24 Hours
Post Box
Yes
Printed Local Information
There is printed information available
Shops
News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Refreshment Facilities
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
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
Trolleys
Yes
Waiting Room
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening Times
WiFi
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
This station does not offer
Bureau De Change, Defibrillator, Limited Service, Pay Phones, Request Stop
Time
Platform
Operator
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