Manchester Victoria to London Waterloo Train Tickets & Timetables

Manchester Victoria Station to London Waterlooby train on average takes 4 hrs 36 mins

Manchester Victoria Station to London Waterloo one way only

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Trains depart every 22 minutes
First train leaves Manchester Victoria Station at 05:40
Last train leaves Manchester Victoria Station at 20:11

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Manchester Victoria to London Waterloo train times

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Manchester Victoria Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  No
  
  There are no designated waiting rooms, but the station concourse and platforms are fully canopied
- Trolleys
  
  No
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  There is a large cafe with seating plus a number of smaller cafes and coffee / news outlets on the main concourse area.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
  
  April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Inside the accessible toilet
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Victoria station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
  
  April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
  
  Meeting point to the left of the barriers from the concourse, there is also a customer service office next to this area.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  38
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Next to lifts by platform 3
- Annotation
  
  38 cycle stands on platform and approach
- Type
  
  Stands
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  Customer Service Office at the end of the barriers, Meeting point in front of the customer service office branded for passenger assistance
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accepts Cash & Cards
  Located near the ticket office.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  No
  
  April 2024, Toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment
- Step Free Access
  - Category A Station
  - Scooter Friendly Station
  Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
  To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  
  No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

Station Message

The escalator on Platform 20 is out of use. Access to the Siding and Underground can be made via the lift or the main concourse.

Please speak with station staff if you require further assistance.

London Waterloo facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Only Oyster pay as you go top-ups are available from self-service ticket machine(s)
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  London Waterloo ticket office can issue new smartcards and sell tickets to smartcards including Flexi Seasons.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 1
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Free public Wi-Fi is available at the station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the concourse
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on concourse
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  A wide range of shops including convenience store, supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, bookseller, clothing, gifts, travel accessories and passport photobooth.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Free public Wi-Fi is available at the station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/lost-property
  
  0207 401 7861
- Operator Name
  
  South Western Railway
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
  
  Please be aware that the station is closed to the public overnight with no waiting facilities available.
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Passengers travelling on journeys from London Waterloo who require information or assistance are advised to approach a member of staff or visit the information point in the centre of the main concourse.
  Staffed information points are located on the main concourse until 21:00 daily.
  A map of Waterloo station is available from South Western Railway Assisted Travel team (0800 52 82 100)
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Email Address: [email protected]
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 165 2030
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  27
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  2
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is free for disabled passengers parking in disabled spaces displaying a valid International Blue Badge
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  573
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  Cycle storage is located outside exit 3 on Station Approach / Cab Road.
  Also available:
  - on platforms 9 and 10
  - on platforms 11 and 12
- Annotation
  
  Please return to your bike within 2 weeks. Abandoned cycles are regularly removed from the racks and those that remain unclaimed are sent for disposal or donated to charitable schemes.
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
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/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Please visit the information point in the centre of the concourse for information and assistance.
  Disability assistance can be arranged in advance by contacting South Western Railway on 0800 52 82 100 between 06:00 and 22:00 or by emailing [email protected]
  It is preferred if assistance is arranged 24 hours in advance.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Fri 04:45 to 01:05
  Sat 04:45 to 01:50
  Sun 05:45 to 01:05
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  Two lowered ticket office counters can be found at windows 1 & 14 in the ticket office.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The entrance to the public toilets is on the main concourse opposite platform 18, and these facilities have an accessible toilet and baby changing facilities. There is a another accessible toilet outside exit 3 operated by a RADAR key.
- Step Free Access
  
  There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities.
  Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank.
- Ticket Gates
  Yes
  - There are ticket gates to all platforms.
  - All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible bays are available near the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach . For any assistance contact reception located next to drop off point on arrival. Passengers may also book assistance in advance by contacting South Western Railway Customer Services Centre on 0845 6000650. (Open 6am-10pm)
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Manchester Victoria Stationto London WaterlooFrom £37.00

Manchester Victoria Station to London Waterlooby train on average takes 4 hrs 36 mins

Manchester Victoria Station to London Waterloo one way only

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