Guide Bridge station
Guide Lane
Guide Bridge
Greater Manchester
M34 5HF
Guide Bridge Station can be found on Guide Lane in Guide Bridge as shown on the map, and is operated by Northern.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Guide Bridge Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Guide Bridge train station acts as a key hub for commuters and travelers in Greater Manchester with its convenient connections and essential services. Whether you're making your daily journey to work, heading out on a weekend adventure, or catching a long-distance train, Guide Bridge provides a seamless experience to meet all your needs.
Guide Bridge is well equipped to handle the diverse requirements of its passengers. The ticket office is open from early morning until late evening on weekdays (6:10 AM to 7:25 PM) and offers a slightly reduced opening schedule on Saturdays (7:20 AM to 1:50 PM). If you purchase your tickets online, worry not—there are ticket machines readily available for collection, including accessible ticket machines for passengers with mobility needs.
For those in need of information or assistance, help points and customer service options are available, although there is no dedicated staff help at present. CCTV operations enhance security within the station. While Guide Bridge does not currently offer amenities such as refreshment facilities or public Wi-Fi, visitors can expect a variety of seating areas to relax while waiting for their train.
Navigating through the region is a breeze thanks to the extensive transport links available at Guide Bridge. Rail replacement services conveniently pick up passengers from the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane. For those looking for alternative modes of transport, local buses serve the area, operating routes to places such as Houghton Green, Bolton, or Manchester, with further information available through Busline at 0871 200 2233. If you're interested in taxi services, you can explore further details here.
While the station offers step-free access to certain platforms, travelers needing more comprehensive accessibility options should plan accordingly, as some limitations exist with ticket barriers and facilities like accessible toilets.
Guide Bridge connects to a variety of exciting destinations. The station offers easy access to major urban centers such as Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport, and Manchester Victoria. Notably, longer journeys to London Euston and Liverpool Lime Street are also possible, providing travelers with the opportunity to explore even further. Whether your destination is a train ride away to Glossop or a venture into bustling city life, Guide Bridge serves as a crucial railway nexus.
For tourists, commuters, and travelers alike, Guide Bridge stands out as a versatile station offering a range of transport links and connections. Encouraging convenient personal and professional travel, with accessible ticketing services and ample parking spaces, Guide Bridge manages to serve as a vital link in the framework of the Greater Manchester rail network. Book your next ticket now and discover the seamless travel experience awaiting you at Guide Bridge train station.
Ticket Office | |||||||
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets at the ticket machine | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | Yes | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Smartcards | |||||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||||
Smartcard validators | No |
Information available from staff | If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060 | ||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens | ||
Staff help available | |||
Customer help points | Yes | ||
Customer services notes | 08002006060 | ||
Luggage storage | No | ||
Lost property |
None | ||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |
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Step-free access | Step free access is available in parts of this station. Category B Station
Platform 1 level access from the car park, platform 2 level access, transfer between platforms using Guide Lane To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here |
Ticket barriers and gates | No |
Accessible ticket machines | Yes |
Induction loop | Yes |
Ramp for train access | Yes |
Accessible Toilets | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Guide Bridge |
Seating area | Yes |
Wheelchairs available | No |
Getting to and from the station | |
Accessible taxis here | No |
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No |
Accessible spaces | 6 |
Accessible car park equipment | No |
Staff Help | |
Staff help available | |
Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes |
Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | Yes Located next to the ticket office |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Guide Bridge |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
None | |||
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Operator | None | ||
Car Parking Availability | |||
Spaces | 140 | ||
Accessible spaces | 6 | ||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||
Car park CCTV | No | ||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | No |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 0 |
Type of Storage | Compounds, |
Sheltered | No |
CCTV | No |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | Available Not available at this station. |
Pick up point is in the layby outside the old station building on Guide Lane. |
On both sides of Guide Lane for buses to Houghton Green, Bolton or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233 |
GMPTE 0161 228 7811 |
Available Not available at this station. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Rose Hill Marple | Northern | 17:01 | 1 | On time |
from Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:03 | 2 | On time |
from Hadfield | Northern | 17:11 | 1 | On time |
from Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:12 | 2 | On time |
from Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:35 | 2 | On time |
from Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:42 | 2 | On time |
from Hadfield | Northern | 17:42 | 1 | On time |
from Rose Hill Marple | Northern | 18:02 | 1 | On time |
from Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 18:11 | 2 | On time |
from Hadfield | Northern | 18:11 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:01 | 1 | On time |
to Rose Hill Marple | Northern | 17:03 | 2 | On time |
to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:11 | 1 | On time |
to Hadfield | Northern | 17:12 | 2 | On time |
to Rose Hill Marple | Northern | 17:35 | 2 | On time |
to Hadfield | Northern | 17:42 | 2 | On time |
to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 17:42 | 1 | On time |
to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 18:02 | 1 | On time |
to Hadfield | Northern | 18:11 | 2 | On time |
to Manchester Piccadilly | Northern | 18:11 | 1 | On time |