Manchester Victoria Station is in Manchester City Centre, just a 20-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly. The main entrances to Manchester Victoria Station are located at the front of the station building on Victoria Station Approach, with one near the ticket office and another further North. There is also access between the Station and the AO Manchester Arena. You can visit numerous attractions near Manchester Victoria Station, including the National Football Museum, Manchester Cathedral, and the Printworks.
The Station is the UK's 57th busiest National Rail Station, with 7.7 million entries and exits in 2023-24 and 875,000 interchanges. Many of these passengers are taking trains to Manchester from cities across the North of England and beyond. In the entrance is a large, white-glazed tiled map showing the former network of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.
The Station was opened in 1844. Northern Trains manages the train station and is one of the operators that runs National Rail Services to the Station, along with TransPennine Express.
Station Area Map
There are multiple entrances to the Station located at the front of the Station on Victoria Station Approach, with additional access between the Station and the AO Manchester Arena. In the entrance is a large, white-glazed tiled map showing the former network of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.
Victoria Station has six National Rail Platforms and four MetroLink platforms. Platforms 1-2 are for terminating trains arriving from the east, while platforms 3–6 are through platforms at the northern side of the Station.
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
General Information
Staffing level
Full Time
CCTV
There is CCTV at the Station.
Information systems
Departure Screens
Announcements
Ticket Buying and Collection
Ticket office opening times
Monday to Saturday: 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday: 08:00 - 22:15
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
Customer Service Office Branded
Northern Trains
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
There are no designated waiting rooms, but the station concourse and platforms are fully canopied.
Station buffet
There is a large café with seating, as well as several smaller cafés, coffee outlets, and news stands in the main concourse area.
Toilets available
Toilets at Manchester Victoria Station are located on Platform 1, near the lifts. Accessible radar key toilets are currently out of service due to refurbishment.
Baby changing facilities available
Baby changing facilities are available in the accessible toilet.
Showers
Showers are not available at the Station.
First Class Lounge
There is no First Class Lounge at the Station.
Telephones available
No.
Wi-Fi available
No.
Post box available
Yes
Post box information
The postbox at Manchester Victoria Station is located on Station Approach, directly outside the main station entrance, near the Marks & Spencer shop.
Car Park
No.
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 06:30 to 22:00
Sun 08:30 to 22:15
Induction loop available
Yes.
Accessible ticket machines available
Yes.
Accessible ticket machines information
Accepts Cash & Cards.
Located near the ticket office.
Accessible booking office counter available
No.
Ramp for train access available
Yes.
Accessible taxis information
There is a taxi rank outside the Station, and accessible taxis are available.
National Key toilets available
The National Key Toilet is currently out of service due to refurbishment.
Step-free access coverage
Category A Station
Scooter Friendly Station
Step-free access around the whole Station via the use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
Ticket gates
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
38
Cycle storage sheltered
Yes
Cycle storage CCTV
Yes.
Cycle storage location
Next to lifts by Platform 3.
Cycle and buggy facilities
There are no accessible cycle facilities, but there are charging facilities.
Cycle storage types
Racks
Stands
Compounds
Rail replacement information
The pick-up point is located on Station Approach (M3 1WY), directly outside the main entrance of the Station, near the M&S shop.
Bus services information
'First' and 'Stagecoach' operate a network of frequent local bus routes around Manchester City and Greater Manchester.
Metro services information
The Manchester 'Metrolink' tram network serves Victoria station. Trams run south to Manchester Piccadilly station, north to Bury, and southwest to Manchester Deansgate station, and onto Altrincham and Eccles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do trains go from Manchester Victoria station?
Trains from Manchester Victoria station travel to popular destinations across Northern England, including Leeds, Newcastle, Southport, Blackpool, Blackburn, Rochdale, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wigan, Liverpool, and Manchester Airport.
How many platforms does Manchester Victoria station have?
Victoria Station has six National Rail Platforms and four MetroLink platforms. Platforms 1-2 are for terminating trains arriving from the east, while platforms 3–6 are through platforms at the northern side of the Station.
How do I get from Manchester Victoria to the airport?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Manchester Airport hourly. Tickets cost £7–20, and the journey takes 28 min.
How do I transfer from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Victoria?
The best way to transfer from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Victoria is by taking the Metrolink tram. The Piccadilly tram station is situated underneath the railway station, with stairs providing access. You can then take the tram to Victoria using the Yellow Line (Bury direction). The journey takes approximately 10 minutes and costs around £2-£ 3. Alternatively, you can take a train, which takes about 12 minutes. There are also bus and taxi options, with bus routes 41 and X43 being suitable. Alternatively, it takes about 20 minutes to walk the mile between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria.
What line is Manchester Victoria on?
Manchester Victoria is not on a specifically named train line.
Manchester Victoria is an interchange with the city's Metrolink light rail system. The stop is at the northern edge of the system's Zone 1 and the start of the Bury Line.