Manchester Piccadilly to London Paddington Train Tickets & Timetables

Manchester Piccadilly to London Paddingtonby train on average takes 3 hrs 58 mins

Manchester Piccadilly to London Paddington one way only

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Trains depart every 22 minutes
First train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 06:12
Last train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 20:43

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Manchester Piccadilly to London Paddington train times

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Manchester Piccadilly facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for AW, TP, Northern, XC, VT
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- 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
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
  
  Available throughout the station.
- Waiting Room
  Yes
  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
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  Yes
  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
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- 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: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-long-stay/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Car Park 2
  
  Notes
  
  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: Yes
  Website
  https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-short-stay/
  Opening Times
  Mon-Sun 24h
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  254
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
- Annotation
  - 254 spaces for non-folding cycles
  - 40 Brompton storage spaces for folding cycles
- Type
  
  Stands
  Lockers
Accessibility
- 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/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- 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.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 07:15 to 21:00
  Sun 09:00 to 21:00
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible ticket machines available
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  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.
- Step Free Access
  
  Visually Impaired
  All platforms have tactile warning strips.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- 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

Station Message

London Paddington Ticket Office Reduced Opening Hours

London Paddington ticket office will have the following changes to planned opening hours:

Sunday 15th December 07:40 - 21:00

Monday 16th to Saturday 21th December 06:10 - 21:00

Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally.

London Paddington facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 1
- Penalty Fares
  
  Url: https://www.gwr.com/help-and-support/penalties-and-enforcements
  
  GW
  
  XR
  
  LT
  
  HX
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.excess-baggage.com/
  
  020 3468 4709
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- First Class Lounge
  
  Located
  Platform 1.
  Tickets Accepted
  All First Class.
  Facilities
  The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
  The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
  There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
  The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
  There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
  Refreshments
  Bar offering complimentary refreshments.
  Wi-Fi
  Available.
  Showers
  No.
  Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
  Yes.
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Platform 12
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Coffee shop Buffet Coffee kiosk Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable)
- Toilets
  Yes
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12.
  A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12.
  There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms;
  - within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1
  - within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Paddington station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on concourse
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  News agent Flower stall Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms' 1 and 12.
  A Changing Places facility is located on Platform 12.
  There are dedicated breastfeeding rooms / Parent & Baby rooms;
  - within the Ladies toilets on Platform 1
  - within the public toilets on Platform 12.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Paddington station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Accessibility
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance is available to and from platforms. Please contact customer services of the appropriate train operator, 48 hours in advance: Great Western Railway - 0800 197 1329 Heathrow Express - 0208 757 2700.
  Our Passenger Assistance meeting point is in our station reception area by Platform 1 and is open 7 days a week from 07:00 - 23:00. From 23:00 - 07:00, passengers requiring assistance can call the Shift Station Manager on 07799 337435. The meeting point for Passenger Assist during these hours will be on Platform 1 outside the Passenger Assist / Station Reception and The Taxi Rank area.
  There are information and help points phones throughout the station, including platforms and Taxi ranks. They are large circular White and Yellow phones.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair. There is also a separate collection point for prebooked taxis also further away from the lifts.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 12.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Platforms 1, 8 & 9 don't have ticket gates but all gates are wide have access
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  There is a staffed drop-off point at the Taxi Deck above Platform 12.
  Mobility assistance is available from this point. It is preferred if this assistance is booked in advance on 0800 197 1329.
  Opening Times
  Monday - Friday 07:00 - 23:00
  Saturday & Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  
  Located
  Platform 1.
  Tickets Accepted
  All First Class.
  Facilities
  The First Class lounge offers the choice of a modern, comfortable bar area or the traditional, Victorian feel lounge.
  The modern extension has armchairs and tables with a bar offering complimentary refreshments. It also has workstations with access to the Internet.
  There is a large screen TVs showing Sky News and also a departures board showing train times.
  The Victorian lounge offers old world splendour and comfort, with large armchairs and soft lighting, making it the perfect area to relax.
  There is also a pre-bookable conference room which can seat up to eight people. Call 0207 313 1109 for more information.
  Refreshments
  Bar offering complimentary refreshments.
  Wi-Fi
  Available.
  Showers
  No.
  Concessions for Standard Class sleeper customers
  Yes.

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Manchester Piccadilly to London Paddingtonby train on average takes 3 hrs 58 mins

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Manchester Piccadilly facilities

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Station Reception:

Assisted Travel Lounge

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