Trains from Manchester Piccadilly Train Station
to Frant
From £65.00
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station to Frantby train on average takes 4 hrs 14 mins
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station to Frant one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £65.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 32 minutes
- First train leaves Manchester Piccadilly Train Station at 05:05
- Last train leaves Manchester Piccadilly Train Station at 20:15
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Manchester Piccadilly to Frant train times
| Last updated: 09:17:02
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
09:35 Manchester Piccadilly On Time | 14:45 Frant On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 10m, 2 changes | ||
10:15 Manchester Piccadilly On Time | 15:34 Frant On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 19m, 3 changes | ||
10:35 Manchester Piccadilly On Time | 15:45 Frant On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 10m, 2 changes | ||
10:38 Manchester Piccadilly On Time | 16:28 Frant On Time | , Northern | 5h 50m, 4 changes | ||
11:35 Manchester Piccadilly On Time | 16:45 Frant On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 5h 10m, 2 changes |
Manchester Piccadilly Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty Fares
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- First Class Lounge
Location
Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast Anytime or Off-Peak (First Class) or Avanti West Coast Advance (First Class) tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
Showers are not available
- Seated AreaYes
Available throughout the station.
- Waiting RoomYes
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the Station Concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening Times
- Monday - Saturday: 07:15 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
Station concourse
- ToiletsYes
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
- Baby ChangeYes
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- TelephonesYes
- Wi FiYes
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
- Post BoxYes
Post box is situated at the top of the station approach, outside station doors (next to Boots)
- Atm MachineYes
Located on main concourse, Fairfield Street mezzanine level and Fairifeld Street.
- ShopsYes
News agent Wide range of shops Mini supermarket Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop off at the bus stops on Station Approach
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Baby changing facilities are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the accessible toilet within the Assisted Travel Lounge
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
- Wifi
- Annotation
Wi-fi available - Free public wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: http://www.lostproperty.org/locations.php0330 024 0215 - Operator NameExcess Baggage Company
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Customer Help Points:
- Located by the entrance to Fairfield Street.
- Located by the entrance from the long stay car park
- Located within satellite lounge by the side of the lift
- Outside the entrance to the toilets on the South Concourse
Train Information Point:
- Located on the main concourse
- Induction Loop
Station Reception:
- Located in the Fairfield Street mezzanine level close to WH Smith
Assisted Travel Lounge
- Located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
- Induction Loop
Opening times
- Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
- Sun 09:00-21:00
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A Parking ( U K) Limited
Name: Long Stay
Spaces: 856
Number Accessible Spaces: 35
Accessible Spaces Note:35 Blue Badge spaces are available - parking is chargeable for all vehicles
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:In the Short Stay Car Park in Fairfield Street with lift access to the station and in the Long Stay Car Park adjacent to the station.
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-long-stay/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h - Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: A P C O A
Name: Short stay / Drop off
Spaces: 47
Number Accessible Spaces: 3
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:Yes - Fairfield Street entrance (via lift)
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.apcoa.co.uk/parking-in/manchester/manchester-piccadilly-station-short-stay/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24h
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces254
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Fairfield Street, Ducie Street, station front entrance
- Annotation
- 254 spaces for non-folding cycles
- 40 Brompton storage spaces for folding cycles
- TypeStands
Lockers
- 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/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
Assisted Travel Lounge is located on the station concourse on exit to the long stay car park, near to platform 1.
Opening times
Mon-Sat 07:15-21:00
Sun 09:00-21:00
Manchester Piccadilly station is open 7-days a week.
Passenger assistance is available booked through the relevant Train Operating Company.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 07:15 to 21:00
Sun 09:00 to 21:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Accessible ticket machines available
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
The ticket office, the train information booth (outside the ticket office) and the Assisted Travel Lounge have induction loops.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Taxi rank outside Fairfield Street entrance - available 05:00 until 02:00
- Accessible Public Telephones
Normal height public telephones are on the main concourse but are of an accessible height.
- Accessible toiletsYes
Accessible toilets are available on the main concourse opposite platforms 11-12, satellite lounge near the footbridge towards platforms 13-14, the upper concourse and the Assisted Travel Lounge. Use the radar key or contact a member of staff for further directions.
- Step Free Access
Visually Impaired
All platforms have tactile warning strips.
- Ticket GatesYes
Ticket gates are in place for platforms 1-12
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Available only at Fairfield Street entrance with dropped kerb and lift to main station.
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
- First Class lounge
- Details
Location
Above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse - Lift available
Tickets Accepted
Avanti West Coast Anytime or Off-Peak (First Class) or Avanti West Coast Advance (First Class) tickets. You can only enter the lounge on the travel date shown on your ticket.
Facilities
Dedicated business areas are fully equipped with telephone points, desks, fax photocopier and modem facilities, screens with updated train information.
Refreshments
Tea, coffee, soft drinks.
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is available
Showers
Showers are not available
Frant facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for SE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
on platform
- Rail replacement locations
- Towards Tunbridge Wells / Tonbridge - Rail replacement bus services depart from the car park entrance (what 3 words: hears.barks.treat).
- Towards Wadhurst- Rail replacement bus services depart from opposite the car park entrance (what 3 words: locals.exile.limp).
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0345 322 7021 - AvailableYes
- Operator NameSoutheastern Customer Services
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Train running Information and advice on how to get assistance available through the Help Point.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On platform
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Email Address: general.enquiries@apcoa.com
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/0330 333 9232 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces109
- ChargesOff-peak: £4.70
Daily: £5.20
Weekly: £21.90
Monthly: £74.70
Three Monthly: £224.90
Six Monthly: £452.00
Annual: £811.00
Saturday: £3.90
Sunday: £4.00
Note:Off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £3.00
- Number Accessible Spaces5
- Accessible Spaces Note
Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid Blue Badge in any car parking space
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces12
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Annotation
You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:25 to 09:45
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
by entrance to platform 2
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible Public Telephones
Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesTunbridge Wells
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London from the main entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Step access via station footbridge to platform 1 for services towards London. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
