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Direct services & connecting journeys
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Before you start your journey
Departing from Manchester
- Departure station
- Manchester station guide
- Address
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- Piccadilly Station, Manchester M60 7RA
Operators serving Manchester
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Facilities at Manchester
- Ticket Office
- Shops
- Toilets
Parking & meeting your train
- NCP Car Park (0.1 miles)
Explore the area around Manchester
- Science And Industry Museum
- Manchester Art Gallery
About your departure station
Opened in 1842 as Store Street, the station was rebuilt in 1866 and expanded in 1960.
A £100m 2002 upgrade created Manchester's premier transport hub.
Piccadilly played vital WWII roles for industrial traffic.
The station's history reflects Manchester's industrial rise and regeneration.
Now handling over 30 million passengers annually, it combines Victorian infrastructure with modern facilities.
Recent improvements have reinforced Piccadilly's role as the North's key rail interchange, preserving architectural heritage while meeting 21st century demands in one of Britain's most important cities outside London.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Manchester to London Paddington?
Open the ticket search and enter Manchester as your departure station and London Paddington as your arrival station, then add your travel date and passenger details to see the available options.
How do I check whether I need to change trains between Manchester and London Paddington?
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Can I include a Railcard?
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