Trains from Manchester Airport
to Edinburgh
From £23.40
Manchester Airport to Edinburghby train on average takes 5 hrs 4 mins
Manchester Airport to Edinburgh one way only
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- Trains depart every 4 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Airport at 05:25
- Last train leaves Manchester Airport at 20:04
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Station Message
From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.
If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.
How to book a bike space:
"ó WhatsApp: 07812 223 336
"ó Twitter: @TPEAssist
"ó Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)
"ó Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.
"ó Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.
PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station
From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here
Manchester Airport facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedYes
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Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for TP
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Luggage
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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AvailableYes
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Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting Room
There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
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ToiletsYes
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
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Baby ChangeYes
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TelephonesNo
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Wi Fi
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Post BoxYes
There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
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Tourist InformationYes
There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
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Atm MachineYes
There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
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Bureau De ChangeNo
The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
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ShopsYes
There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
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Rail replacement locations
Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
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Wifi
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Annotation
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/351 600 1671 -
AvailableYes
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Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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NameManchester Airport Car Parks
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Spaces0
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Number Accessible Spaces0
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Accessible Spaces Note
Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
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CctvNo
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces50
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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Location
Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
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Accessibility
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Helpline
0800 107 2149
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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible TaxisNo
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Accessible toiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
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Step Free Access
This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
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Ticket GatesYes
A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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Station Message
LNER first class loungeThe LNER First Class lounge at Edinburgh is closed until further notice due to maintenance work.
Edinburgh facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes -
Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for NR
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Luggage
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations0131 516 9834 -
AvailableYes
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Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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First Class Lounge
Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
- Caledonian Sleeper First Class
Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
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Seated AreaNo
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Waiting RoomYes
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
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ToiletsYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
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Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets,Male toilets,
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiYes
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Post BoxYes
Located on the concourse
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Atm MachineYes
Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
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Bureau De ChangeYes
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ShopsYes
Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
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Rail replacement locations
ScotRail bus replacements:
Pick up/ Drop Off: Preplanned works- Waterloo Place- What3words
Emergency Buses- Outside Leonardo Hotel, Jeffrey St- What3words
TransPennine Express rail replacements:
Taxis pick up at Calton Road, buses pick up from Market Street.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
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Wifi
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AvailableYes
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelFull time
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Lost propertyYes
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Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 024 0215 -
Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
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Information Services Open
Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
There is a Customer Information Point in the Main Concourse opposite the main departure boards.
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Contact Details
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Operator NameAPCOA
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NameNew Street: Long Stay
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Spaces617
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Number Accessible Spaces16
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Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. There is free short term parking for up to 40 minutes at New Street car park
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Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
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CctvYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces223
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
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Annotation
Please do not leave panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles or racks. Panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles will be removed and deposited in lost property, a fee may be charged for their return.
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TypeStands
Racks
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Accessibility
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Helpline
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.
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Staff Help Available
Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse.
The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 04:00 to 00:45
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesNo
All Virgin Trains East Coast machines are DDA compliant in the Travel Centre
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterNo
All ticket office windows are DDA complaint with lowered ledges for disabled passengers.
No lowered counter
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
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Accessible Public Telephones
Available in part on the main concourse during Station Opening times
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Accessible toiletsYes
At entrance to Public Toilets
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Step Free Access
There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms
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Ticket GatesYes
Automatic Ticket Gates operate at Platforms 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13-18.
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
A drop off area is located at Calton Road, an assistance call point is located beside the lift.
Assistance is available to and from platforms, please call in advance to use this service. Please contact customer services of the relevant train operator:
- LNER - 03457 225 333
- Avanti West Coast - 03453280253
- ScotRail - 0845 6015 929
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
- Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
- Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
- Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
- First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
- LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
- Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
- Weekend First
- Caledonian Sleeper First Class
Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
Wi-Fi: Yes
Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
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