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About Guide Bridge (GUI) Train Station

Station managed by: Northern

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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Everything you need to know about Guide Bridge Station

Welcome to Guide Bridge Train Station

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.

Facilities at Guide Bridge Station

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.

Travel Connections and Accessibility

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.

Popular Destinations from Guide Bridge

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.

Embark on Your Next Journey from Guide Bridge

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.

Guide Bridge Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday to Friday:06:10 to 19:25
Saturday:07:20 to 13:50
Sunday:
Ticket machinesYes
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets at the ticket machine

Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsNo
Information available from staff

If the station is not staffed please use our helpline 08002006060

Customer information

DepartureScreens

Staff help available
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notes

08002006060

Luggage storageNo
Lost property
Monday to Sunday:07:00 to 22:00

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available in parts of this station.

Category B Station

  • Scooter Friendly 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 gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesYes
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Guide Bridge
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointNo
Accessible spaces6
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
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.

ToiletsYes

Located next to the ticket office

Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Guide Bridge
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
None
OperatorNone
Car Parking Availability
Spaces140
Accessible spaces6
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Car park CCTVNo
Parking charges
FreeTrue
Refreshment FacilitiesNo
ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces0
Type of StorageCompounds,
ShelteredNo
CCTVNo
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire Information

Available

Not available at this station.

Transport Links to and from Guide Bridge Station

All you need to know about Guide Bridge's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

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.

Live Departures and arrivals from Guide Bridge Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Guide Bridge station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.