Trains from Manchester Piccadilly
to Reading West
From £37.30
Manchester Piccadilly to Reading Westby train on average takes 3 hrs 47 mins
Manchester Piccadilly to Reading West one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £37.30
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 27 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 05:11
- Last train leaves Manchester Piccadilly at 20:25
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Manchester Piccadilly to Reading West 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"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, 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"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, 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"ô12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13"ô14, 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
Yes - from ticket office -
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
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: 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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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 07:15 to 21:00
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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
The ticket office will have the following changes to planned availability:
Monday 23th December 2024 - Closed
Tuesday 24th December 2024 - Closed
Friday 27th December 2024 - Closed
Monday 30th December 2024 - Closed
Tuesday 31th December 2024 - Closed
Wednesday 1st January 2025 - Closed
Thursday 2nd January 2025 - Closed
Friday 3th January 2025 - Closed
Saturday 4th January 2025 - Closed
Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally.
Reading West 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 IssuedYes
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Smartcard ValidatorNo
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Smartcard Comments
Smartcard Accepted
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Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GW
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Facilities
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Car ParkNo
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Seated AreaYes
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Waiting RoomNo
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Station BuffetNo
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Toilets
Station Building
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TelephonesNo
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Wi FiNo
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Rail replacement locations
Towards Reading: Bus Stop on Oxford Road under Railway Bridge. Heading away from Reading Bus Stop on Oxford Road, outside McDonalds.
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CCTVYes
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Toilets
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Staffing and customer services
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Staffing LevelPart time
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Lost propertyYes
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Annotation
Whether you"Öve lost something on one of our trains or at a station, we"Öll do our best to find it for you. Once we"Öve got your details, we"Öll start looking. Although it can take up to a week for things to reach us. Register your lost item here
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Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
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Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
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Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements -
Customer Help PointsYes
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Ticket gatesYes
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Bicycle Facilities
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Spaces0
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ShelteredNo
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CctvNo
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TypeCompounds
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Accessibility
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Helpline
08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
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Staff Help Available
Meeting point: platform.
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Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 18:30
Sat 09:30 to 15:30
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Induction LoopYes
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Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
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Ramp For Train AccessNo
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Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
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Step Free Access
Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road, through a steep ramp. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C.
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Ticket GatesYes
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Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
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Wheelchairs AvailableNo
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