Trains from Manchester Piccadilly
to Edinburgh
From £40.50
Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburghby train on average takes 3 hrs 38 mins
Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh one way only
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- Trains depart every 51 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 04:57
- Last train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 20:22
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Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh train times
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Manchester Piccadilly facilities
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Ticket office
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Ticket OfficeYes
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Prepurchase CollectionYes
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Ticket MachineYes
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Smartcard IssuedNo
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Penalty Fares
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Facilities
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Car ParkYes
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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
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Seated AreaYes
Available throughout the station.
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Waiting RoomYes
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening Times
- Monday - Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
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TrolleysYes
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Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
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ToiletsYes
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"У12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"У14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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Baby ChangeYes
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"У12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"У14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
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TelephonesYes
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Wi FiYes
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
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Post BoxYes
Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
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Atm MachineYes
Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
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ShopsYes
News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
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Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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AvailableYes
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Location
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"У12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"У14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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Wifi
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Annotation
Wi-fi available - Free public 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: http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php0330 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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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
Customer Help Points:
- Located by the entrance to Fairfield Street.
- Located by the entrance from the long stay car park
- Located within satellite lounge by the side of the lift
- Outside the entrance to the toilets on the South Concourse
Train Information Point:
- Located on the main concourse
- Induction Loop
Station Reception:
- Located in the Fairfield Street mezzanine level close to WH Smith
Assisted Travel Lounge
- Located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
- Induction Loop
Opening times
- Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
- Sun 09:00-21:00
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Ticket gatesYes
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Parking
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Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
Name: Long Stay
Spaces: 856
Number Accessible Spaces: 35
Accessible Spaces Note:35 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: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-long-stay/Opening Times
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Car Park 2
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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: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-short-stay/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces254
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ShelteredYes
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CctvYes
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Location
Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
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Annotation
- 254 spaces for non-folding cycles
- 40 Brompton storage spaces for folding cycles
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TypeStands
Lockers
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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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Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
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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.
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accessible ticket machines available
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Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
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Ramp For Train AccessYes
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Accessible Taxis
Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
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Accessible Public Telephones
Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
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Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
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Step Free Access
Visually Impaired
All platforms have tactile warning strips.
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Ticket GatesYes
Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
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Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
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Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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First Class lounge
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Details
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
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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: Waterloo Place - What3Words
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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
Yes - from ticket office -
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
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 077 4224 -
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.
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ -
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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