Manchester Victoria Train Station

Manchester Victoria is a train station in central Manchester. It is the city’s second biggest mainline station, after Manchester Piccadilly.

In 2015 a massive redevelopment project was completed. A major element was the addition of a new ‘bubble’ roof. The 8,500 square metre structure consists of 15 steel ribs covered with over 400 EFTE panels. EFTE is a strong polymer also used in the domes at Cornwall’s Eden Project.

Manchester Victoria Train Station - Concourse and Roof — Manchester Victoria – Concourse and Roof

The redevelopment work also included a new walkway to the Manchester Arena, new Metrolink platforms, and restoration of the refreshment room, war memorials, and station canopy.

Services operating from Manchester Victoria include trains to Leeds (via Rochdale), Liverpool Lime Street (via St Helens Junction), Clitheroe (via Bolton and Blackburn), and Blackpool North (via Bolton and Preston).

Manchester Victoria Train Station Ticket Counters — Ticket Counters

The Victoria Metrolink Station is also here.

Manchester Victoria is situated on Victoria Station Approach/Hunts Bank (postcode M3 1WY) at the northern end of Manchester city centre.

Entrance to Manchester Victoria Train Station — Manchester Victoria – Station Entrance

Car parks within easy walking distance include the APCOA Manchester Victoria Station Car Park (Long Millgate), NCP Manchester Arena, and NCP Manchester Printworks.

Free Metroshuttle buses run from outside the station and ply a circular route around the city centre, calling at Deansgate Train Station, Oxford Road Train Station, and many other points of interest. Departures are every 10 minutes.

Shudehill Bus Station is just a short walk from the station.

Manchester Piccadilly is approximately one mile from Manchester Victoria. It’s a pleasant walk through the city centre but it’s possible to catch a Metrolink tram there if time is of the essence.

Attractions and places of interest near Manchester Victoria include the Manchester Arena, Manchester Arndale, Chetham’s School of Music, The Printworks, Manchester Cathedral, Corn Exchange, the National Football Museum, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, and the Royal Exchange Theatre.

Nearby Attractions

Tourist attractions and things to do near Manchester Victoria Train Station include:

Manchester Arena (0.1 miles) - The UK's largest indoor arena.
The Printworks (0.2 miles) - State-of-the-art entertainment complex. Cinema, bars, restaurants and more.
Royal Exchange Theatre (0.4 miles) - Home of Manchester’s leading theatre company.
Manchester Art Gallery (0.6 miles) - Features numerous collections and galleries
People’s History Museum (0.6 miles) - Tells the story of working people in the UK
Opera House Manchester (0.7 miles) - Theatre in Manchester hosting West End shows and musicals.
Great Northern (0.8 miles) - Entertainment and retail complex with cinema, bowling centre, casino, restaurants, and shops.
Bridgewater Hall (0.8 miles) - Modern, international concert venue.
Palace Theatre Manchester (0.9 miles) - One of the most popular theatres outside London.
MOSI – Museum of Science and Industry (0.9 miles) - The city's largest museum
Hacienda (0.9 miles) - Legendary nightclub owned by Factory Records (now apartments)
Comedy Store Manchester (0.9 miles) - Comedy club at Deansgate Locks.
Deansgate Locks (0.9 miles) - Home to the Comedy Store and several bars and restaurants

Nearby Cinemas

Cinemas near Manchester Victoria Train Station include:

Vue Manchester Printworks (0.2 miles) - 23-screen cinema at the Printworks. View movie listings and times.
Odeon Manchester Great Northern (0.8 miles) - 16-screen cinema at the Great Northern complex.

Nearby Shoppping

Places to shop near Manchester Victoria Train Station include:

Corn Exchange (0.2 miles) - Dining destination in Manchester city centre.
Manchester Arndale (0.3 miles) - Large shopping centre in Manchester city centre.
Manchester Craft and Design Centre (0.4 miles) - Home to around 20 studios and artists.
Afflecks (0.4 miles) - Alternative shopping centre in Manchester.
The Avenue (0.6 miles) - Shopping centre in Spinningfields
Central Retail Park Manchester (0.8 miles) - Retail park on the edge of Manchester city centre.
Manchester Fort Shopping Park (0.8 miles) - Large retail park just outside Manchester city centre.

Nearby Restaurants

Restaurants and places to eat and drink near Manchester Victoria Train Station include:

Umexushi (0.1 miles)
Alston Bar and Beef (0.2 miles) - Steakhouse and gin bar at the Corn Exchange, Manchester. Close to Manchester Cathedral, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, the Printworks, and the National Football Museum.
Mowgli Street Food (0.2 miles)
Hard Rock Cafe (0.2 miles)
Wahaca (0.2 miles)
This and That (0.3 miles) - Unpretentious Indian cafe in Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Offers a simple menu that changes daily. Specialises in rice and three curry dishes. Located close to the Printworks and Manchester Arndale.
Federal (0.3 miles) - Independent cafe offering an all-day brunch, sandwiches, and bagels. Located in the Northern Quarter, close to the Manchester Arndale and Printworks.
Luck, Lust, Liquor and Burn (0.3 miles)
Yard & Coop (0.3 miles)
Northern Soul Grilled Cheese (0.3 miles) - Cafe in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. Claims to be the UK’s first grilled cheese restaurant. Great atmosphere. Close to Afflecks and the Manchester Arndale.
Annies (0.4 miles)
The Botanist (0.4 miles)
Chaophraya (0.4 miles)
Sam's Chop House (0.4 miles)
Evuna NQ (0.4 miles)
Pieminister (0.4 miles) - Restaurant in the Northern Quarter specialising in pies. Casual atmosphere. Just across the road from Afflecks.
Gaucho (0.4 miles)
Mr Thomas's Chop House (0.4 miles)
Grand Pacific (0.4 miles)
El Gato Negro (0.4 miles)
La Vina (0.5 miles)
Croma (0.5 miles)
The Alchemist (0.5 miles)
Manchester House (0.5 miles)
Alabama's (0.6 miles)
Australasia (0.6 miles)
Rudy's (0.6 miles)
Teppanyaki Chinatown (0.6 miles)
Red's True Barbeque (0.6 miles)
Fazenda (0.6 miles) - Brazilian steakhouse at Spinningfields. Skewers of meat are brought to your table. Close to the John Rylands Library, Manchester Opera House, Great Northern, and the People’s History Museum.
Try Thai (0.6 miles)
Albert's Schloss (0.7 miles)
Tattu (0.7 miles)
Evuna Deansgate (0.8 miles)
Don Marco (0.9 miles)
Gorilla (0.9 miles)
Rump N Ribs (0.9 miles)
Sapporo Teppanyaki (0.9 miles)

Nearby Hotels

Hotels near Manchester Victoria Train Station include:

The Works Aparthotel (0.2 miles)
Premier Apartments Manchester (0.3 miles)
Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre (0.3 miles)
Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre (0.3 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena (0.3 miles)
Travelodge Manchester Central (0.3 miles)
Renaissance Manchester City Centre Hotel (0.3 miles)
Abel Heywood Boutique Hotel (0.3 miles)
Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange (0.4 miles)
Malmaison Manchester (0.4 miles)
The Lowry Hotel (0.4 miles)
Hotel Gotham (0.5 miles)
Innside Manchester (0.5 miles)
Stay Inn Manchester (0.5 miles)
King Street Townhouse (0.5 miles)
Gardens Hotel (0.5 miles)
Ibis Styles Manchester Portland (0.6 miles)
Arora Hotel Manchester (0.6 miles)
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel (0.6 miles)
Abode Manchester (0.6 miles)
Hilton Manchester Deansgate (0.6 miles)
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre (0.7 miles)
Roomzzz Manchester City (0.7 miles)
Radisson Blu Edwardian Manchester (0.7 miles)
Novotel Manchester Centre (0.7 miles)
The Townhouse Manchester (0.7 miles)
Velvet (0.7 miles)
DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Piccadilly (0.7 miles)
The Ainscow Hotel (0.7 miles)
Staycity Aparthotels Laystall Street (0.8 miles)
Le Ville Hotel (0.8 miles)
New Union Hotel (0.8 miles)
Great John Street Hotel (0.8 miles)
Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly (0.8 miles)
SACO Manchester Piccadilly (0.8 miles)
Marriott Manchester Victoria & Albert Hotel (0.8 miles)
Jurys Inn Manchester City Centre (0.9 miles)
The Bulls Head Manchester (0.9 miles)
The Principal Manchester (0.9 miles)
The Ox (0.9 miles)
Castlefield Hotel (0.9 miles)
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre (0.9 miles)
Pendulum Hotel (1 miles)
Macdonald Manchester Hotel & Spa (1 miles)

Map

Map showing location of Manchester Victoria Train Station.

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Manchester Victoria Train Station

Address and postcode
Manchester
Greater Manchester
United Kingdom
M3 1WY