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Congleton Station Information

Arrivals, departures, timetables and accessibility.

Ticket Office:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday Closed

Address:
Congleton station, Park Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3DE

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Limited seats available
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Lots of seats available
Seats available
Limited seats available
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The timetables for Congleton are displayed below, click on the Download Timetable link to view the PDF timetable for the route.

Manchester to Stoke-on-Trent via Macclesfield

Detailed station information
Ticket Machine
Yes
Penalty Fares
Applicable Operators: Northern
Left Luggage
No
Left luggage contact
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Lost property contact
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Toilets
No
Baby change facilities
No
Cycle storage
Spaces:  17
Shelter:  Yes
CTV:  No
Storage type:  Wheel Racks/ Stands
Car Park
Station Car Park
Opening times:  Monday-Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h
Spaces:  35
Off peak charges:  N/A
Hourly charge:  N/A
Daily charge:  £3.00
Weekly charge:  N/A
Monthly charge:  N/A
3 monthly charge:  N/A
6 monthly charge:  N/A
Annual charge:  N/A
Operator:  Northern
Tel:  0800 200 6060
Email:  enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Bus service
Busline 0871 200 2233
Station alerts
The footbridge at Congleton station is closed for refurbishment. To safely access the platforms, follow the diversion route over the road bridge. Please ensure you allow extra time. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff or contact Passenger Assist on 0800 138 5560.
Detailed station information
Assisted Travel Team
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
Monday-Sunday 24h
Help points
Platforms 1&2
Staff help
Monday-Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday Closed
Induction loop
Yes
Accessible ticket machines
Yes
Accessible booking office counter
Ticket office staff make every effort to assist disabled passengers with tickets and information.
Ramp for train access
Yes
Step free access
Whole station
Step free access note
Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - separate level access from station front to Manchester platform and ticket office and from path to Stoke platform. A stepped footbridge links both platforms.
Impaired mobility set down
No designated area is provided. The station front may be used for set down purposes.
Wheelchairs available
No
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Opened in October 1848, the station serves the Cheshire town of Congleton. Only a few miles south of Manchester, the area is popular with walkers and sees in excess of 300,000 passengers annually. Although on the Stoke/Manchester main line, the small station building lacks the impressive architecture of its contemporaries and is utilitarian in appearance.

Just outside the station, however, the small town of Congleton has all the amenities you would expect from a thriving town - restaurants, busy shops and local attractions.

How far is Congleton Station from Manchester Airport?

Catching the train from Congleton Station to Manchester Airport takes around one hour.

How far is the walk from Congleton Station to Congleton town centre?

The walk from the station to Congleton town centre takes approximately 15 minutes, following Canal Road.

Does Congleton Station have car park facilities?

There are 35 car parking spaces, including Blue Badge spaces.

Are there secure bike storage facilities at Congleton Station?

Congleton Station has 17 secure bike storage spaces.

What facilities are available at Congleton Station?

  • Telephones - coins and card
  • Disabled Access - the whole station is step-free, and there are induction loops and ramps available