Manchester Victoria to London Charing Cross Train Tickets & Timetables

Manchester Victoria Train Station to London Charing Crossby train on average takes 3 hrs 24 mins

Manchester Victoria Train Station to London Charing Cross one way only

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Trains depart every 19 minutes
First train leaves Manchester Victoria Train Station at 04:38
Last train leaves Manchester Victoria Train Station at 21:42

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Manchester Victoria to London Charing Cross train times

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Manchester Victoria Train Station facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for Northern
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  No
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  There are no designated waiting rooms, but the station concourse and platforms are fully canopied
- Trolleys
  
  No
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
  
  There is a large cafe with seating plus a number of smaller cafes and coffee / news outlets on the main concourse area.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Inside the accessible toilet
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Victoria station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail replacement services pick up/drop off on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M&S shop.
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- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Accessible toilet is accessed using a radar key or via the remote access system
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  08002006060
- Open
  
  Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
- Information Services Open
  
  Information available 0700 - 2300 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  No
  
  Meeting point to the left of the barriers from the concourse, there is also a customer service office next to this area.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  38
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Next to lifts by platform 3
- Annotation
  
  38 cycle stands on platform and approach
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help Available
  
  Customer Service Office at the end of the barriers, Meeting point in front of the customer service office branded for passenger assistance
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 06:15 to 22:45
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  Accepts Cash & Cards
  Located near the ticket office.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
- Step Free Access
  - Category A Station
  - Mobility Scooters - information about using your scooter at this station can be found here Mobility Scooters | Travel Information | Northern
  Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
  For guided wayfinding at this station, please download the Goodmaps App from the app store or click here: https://studio.prod.goodmaps.io/public-viewer?building=d85f4528-6045-4f21-a0a7-b4de035479c6®ion=UK&theme=light
  To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  No
  
  No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  No
  
  Customer service office

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London Charing Cross facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Oystercard Topup
  
  Yes
- Oyster Comments
  
  Oyster cards with a pre-loaded deposit only are available from ticket office. Top-up only from self-service ticket machine(s)
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Southern's smartcard is called 'the key'. To apply online, go to www.southernrailway.com/thekey or pick up an application form from a Southern ticket office.
- Travelcard
  
  Zone 1
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for SE
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
  
  All platforms are partially or fully covered with a canopy.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Refreshment Facilities
  
  Yes
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  No
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around London Charing Cross station
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located next to Hotel Chocolat
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Vending and photobooths available
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
  Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Yes, staff help is available from the Rail Information Point in the Main Concourse beside platform 5 and 6 or from any member of station staff. Mobility assistance can be arranged by contacting Southeastern on 0845 000222. It is preferred if this assistance is requested 24 hours in advance.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Name
  
  Station Car Park
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  To be confirmed by station operator.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  20
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Within car park and station forecourt
- Annotation
  
  10 bike bars which can accommodate two bikes each
- Type
  
  Stands
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/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Yes
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
  
  On the concourse in front of the ticket office.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
  
  All ticket counters are lowered in this station. The Rail Information point has a lowered counter too.
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Accessible taxis are located outside the front of the station
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  On the central passage in the main concourse
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the central passage in the main concourse. Radar key for accessible toilets
- Step Free Access
  
  Yes, the station is all on one level and all platforms are reachable by disabled passengers.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Yes there are ticket gates to all platforms. All platforms can be accessed by wide ticket gates.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Yes, but not clearly identified as such. There is a large yellow Hatched box for loading and unloading that mobility passengers may use. It is unsupervised and there is no Help Point available. Help should be requested from the Rail Information Point in the main concourse, or from any member of station staff.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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Trains from Manchester Victoria Train Stationto London Charing CrossFrom £38.50

Manchester Victoria Train Station to London Charing Crossby train on average takes 3 hrs 24 mins

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