Manchester Oxford Road Station is in Manchester City Centre, just a 15-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly. The main entrance to Manchester Oxford Road station is located off Oxford Road, accessible via Wakefield Street or Station Approach. You can visit numerous attractions near Manchester Oxford Road Station, including the Manchester Museum, Palace Theatre, and Bridgewater Hall.
The Station is the UK's 98th busiest National Rail Station, with 5.1 million entries and exits in 2023-24 and 899,000 interchanges. Many passengers use this station when taking trains to Manchester from various destinations across the UK.
The Station was opened as Oxford Road in 1849. Northern Rains manages the train station and is one of the operators that runs National Rail Services to the Station, along with TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales, and East Midlands Trains.
Station Area Map
The entrance to the Station is located off Oxford Road and is accessible via Wakefield Street or Station Approach.
Oxford Road Station has 5 Platforms, consisting of 4 through platforms and one terminating bay platform.
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
General Information
Staffing level
Full Time
CCTV
There is CCTV at the Station.
Information systems
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday: 04:45 - 23:59
Sunday: 08:00 - 22:00
Ticket Buying and Collection
Ticket office opening times
Monday to Saturday: 06:30 - 22:40
Sunday: 07:30 - 22:00
Pre-purchase collection
Collect tickets at the Ticket Office
Collect tickets at Ticket Machines
Ticket Machine
There are ticket machines at this Station.
Smartcards issued here
Yes
Top up Smartcards here
Load smartcard at Ticket Office
Load smartcard at Ticket Machines
Validate Smartcards here
Yes
Smartcards Information
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
Penalty fares
Applicable Operators: Northern
Passenger Services
Customer service information
08002006060
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
Information Available from Staff
Yes - from the information point
Yes - from the ticket office
Left luggage
Unavailable
Lost property opening times
Monday to Sunday – 07:00 to 22:00
Station Facilities
Seated area available
Yes
Waiting room information
Yes
In between Platforms 4 and 5, as well as in between Platforms 2 and 3
Station buffet available
Yes
A water refill station is available at this Station.
Toilets available
Toilets at the Station are located on the concourse. They include an accessible toilet, available from the first train until the last train using a RADAR key.
Baby changing facilities available
Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet as well as the regular toilets.
Showers
Showers are not available at the Station.
Telephones available
No.
WiFi available
No.
Post box available
Yes
Post box information
At the bottom of the station approach, on the corner of Oxford Street.
Accessibility
Helpline information
Mon-Sun 07:00 to 23:00
Helpline contact details
0800 138 5560
Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560
Staff help opening times
Mon-Sat 04:45 to 23:59
Sun 07:00 to 23:30
Induction loop available
Yes.
Accessible ticket machines available
Yes.
Accessible ticket machines information
Accepts Cash & Cards.
Accessible booking office counter available
Yes.
Ramp for train access available
Yes.
Accessible taxis information
Accessible taxis are available.
Accessible public telephones information
Accessible public telephones are not available.
National Key toilets available
National Key Toilet is available from the first train until the last.
Step-free access coverage
Category B Station
Due to the station layout and platform height, only services from Liverpool coming in and out of platform 5 are mobility scooter friendly at Manchester Oxford Road.
Two lifts at the Piccadilly end of Platforms 4 and 2/3 connect the concourse area of Platforms 4 and 5 with the 2/3.
Note: there is no lift access to Platform 1.
Ticket gates exist
Yes.
Impaired mobility set down available
Yes.
Impaired mobility set down information
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set-down purposes.
Bicycle Facilities
Cycle storage available
Yes.
Cycle storage number of spaces
72
Cycle storage sheltered
Yes
Cycle storage CCTV
Yes.
Cycle storage location
The cycle hub is outside the front of the Station, and facilities are between Platforms 4 and 5.
Cycle storage types
Racks
Stands
Compounds
Rail replacement information
Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from the Station, station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Bus services information
'First' and 'Stagecoach' operate a network of frequent local bus routes around Manchester City and Greater Manchester.
Metro services information
The three free 'Metroshuttle' bus services link the main rail stations and various attractions in the city centre. Buses run daily from 07:00 to 19:00.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many platforms does Manchester Oxford Road have?
Manchester Oxford Road has 5 platforms. These include 4 through platforms and one terminating bay platform.
Is Manchester Oxford Road station to close for over two years for a significant upgrade?
As remodelling work occurs, Manchester Oxford Road station will be closed for the next two years. The station building is a Grade II listed building, meaning that it is of "special interest" and has legal protections which prevent its demolition.
This closure is necessary to lengthen platforms, improve track and signalling, and create a more accessible and inviting environment for passengers. Trains will continue to pass through the Station during this period, but no services will stop at Oxford Road.
What facilities are there at Manchester Oxford Road?
Manchester Oxford Road station offers facilities like toilets (including accessible toilets), refreshment options, seating areas, and ticket machines. Additionally, there's a postbox and telephones (coin and card), and the Station is ramp-free with induction loops for disabled access.