Trains to the East Lancashire Railway

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It’s easy to travel to the East Lancashire Railway by train. The nearest major railway station is Manchester Piccadilly, which is served by Avanti West Coast services from London Euston, Northern services from Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield, plus Transport for Wales services from Cardiff Central. From Manchester Piccadilly, hop on the Metrolink Yellow Line towards Bury – the tram stop is housed within the train station. Running every six minutes, you’ll reach Bury Interchange (the final stop on the line) in just over half an hour.

From the interchange, head north up Haymarket Street. At the mini-roundabout, turn left on to Bolton Street and after a minute’s walk you’ll see Bury Bolton Street station on your left-hand side.

Bury Bolton Street is the spiritual home of the East Lancashire Railway, having served as its headquarters when the railway was operational. A ride on this fantastic heritage railway is a must for any railway buff, providing fascinating insights into North West’s industrial past. Learn more about the ELR and book on to a stream train journey on their website.

Ticket office

Ticket Machine	Available
Staff help	Unavailable
Staffing level	The staff is available at all times.
Oyster Prepay	Unavailable
Oyster topup	Unavailable
Oyster validator	Unavailable
Pre-purchase collection	Available

Luggage

Left Luggage	Available
Left Luggage phone number	020 8090 9935
Left Luggage Website	http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php

Facilities

Shops	Available
Shops note	News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
Postbox	Available
Telephones	Available
Telephone types	Cards and coins
Station Buffet	Available
Station Buffet notes	Coffee shop Buffet Coffee kiosk Cold drinks vending machine Hot drinks vending machine Food vending machine Public House/Bar Food outlet (Seating available) Food outlet (Seating unavailable)
ATM	Available
ATM notes	Located on main concourse, platform 10 and Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
Bureau de Change	Unavailable
Tourist Information Office	Unavailable

Toilets

Toilets	Available
Toilets notes	Baby changing facilities are available at the south central concourse and satellite lounge toilet facility.
Showers	Unavailable
Baby change	Available

WiFi

WiFi	Available
WiFi notes	Wi-fi available - BT Wifi¬†
Web kiosk	Unavailable

Staffing and customer service

Staff Help notes	Manchester Piccadilly station is open 7-days a week. Mobility Assistance is available booked through the relevant Train Operating Company. Please see the Network Rail Website for contact information.
Customer Service notes	Please see any member of staff or go to the Network Rail Station Reception situated near to WH Smith on the Fairfield Street mezzanine level - a buzz button is available if reception closed
Customer help points	Available
CCTV	Available

Parking

Carpark name	Long Stay
Carpark operator	APCOA Parking (UK) Limited
Car parking spaces	856

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage	Available
Cycle storage spaces	43
Sheltered cycle storage	Unavailable
Cycle storage CCTV	Unavailable
Cycle storage notes	Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
Cycle storage notes	Compound

Accessibility

Step-free access	Step free access is available throughout the whole station.
Ramps for train access	Available
Wheelchairs	Available
Induction Loop	Available
Accessible ticket machines	Available
Accessible Booking Office counter	Available
Accessible taxis	Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information
Accessible taxis notes	Manchester Piccadilly station is a major station with taxis usually available on a rank. Advance booking is not normally necessary or even possible, unless arriving early in the morning or late at night. Operators who may accept bookings include: Mantax (0161 230 3333) or Radio (0161 236 8033).

First Class Lounge

More about the East Lancashire Railway

The East Lancashire Railway stops at several quaint Lancastrian villages and towns, including Ramsbottom, Summerseat and Rawenstall. Cobbled streets, traditional pubs and breathtaking countryside await you.

In Bury, you’ll also find the Bury Transport Museum, Fusilier Museum and Bury Art Museum. Be sure to set aside at least half a day to take in everything the East Lancashire Railway has to offer!

Departures
Arrivals

Departing to	Train	Time	Platform	Status
to Manchester Airport	Northern	00:46	13	On time
to York	TransPennine Express	00:52	14	On time
to York	TransPennine Express	02:42		On time
to Manchester Airport	TransPennine Express	03:41		On time
to Scarborough	TransPennine Express	04:37		Scheduled

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Arriving from	Train	Time	Platform	Status
from Blackpool North	Northern	00:43	13	On time
from London Euston	Avanti West Coast	00:44	5	On time
from Manchester Airport	TransPennine Express	00:51	14	On time
from Crewe	Northern	01:27	9	On time
from Scarborough	TransPennine Express	01:28	13	On time

See more arrivals to Manchester Piccadilly

East Lancashire Railway

Station details & facilities

Ticket office

Luggage

Facilities

Toilets

WiFi

Staffing and customer service

Parking

Bicycle Facilities

Accessibility

First Class Lounge

Departures and arrivals from Manchester Piccadilly

Departures

Arrivals

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