Manchester Piccadilly Station is the primary railway station in Manchester offering convenient services all around town and beyond along with other helpful amenities. If you plan on exploring the best this region has to offer, you'll almost inevitably end up here at some point.

This train station is suited for everyone who needs to travel throughout the area with ease and convenience. Most people spend about 10 or so minutes here catching a train, but if you want to visit the concourse, your stay could last an hour or 2 if you explore the shops and refreshment outlets.

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Manchester Piccadilly Station highlights

When you visit Manchester Piccadilly Station, you'll want to stop by the concourse if you have time. You'll find comfortable seating along with several places to get drinks and food. Some shops are available as well, which are especially useful if you're trying to get a pillow for travelling or reading material.

Of course, the primary attraction of this station is the train lines you can embark on that will take you all across the area including destinations beyond Manchester. You'll find 12 terminus platforms along with 2 through platforms. 6 different operating companies work out of this station as well.

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Good to know when visiting Manchester Piccadilly Station

When you visit Manchester Piccadilly Station, you'll be happy to learn that it has quite a few accessibility features that make travel a bit easier for passengers with disabilities. Escalators and lifts are available and can take visitors to every level of the station. You'll also find wide access gates and doors along with Braille signs.

When you're at this station, you'll find yourself close to a few other top destinations as well. You can visit the shops and bars in the Gay Village just a short walk to the west, or you can head northwest past Piccadilly Gardens into the Central Retail District for a shopping adventure.

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Manchester Piccadilly Station

Location: Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester M60 7RA, UK

Open: Daily from 20 minutes before first departure to 20 minutes after last arrival

Phone: +44 (0)3457 114141

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