A small station but useful for getting into central Manchester , as not everybody wants to go…read moreVictoria if something is on at the arena, so salford central is few minutes down the road form spinningfields and deansgate road. Its also cheaper than the tram to go to the outskirts of manchester! Be aware it can be a bit busy around 1630 -1800hrs

Me reviewing train stations is starting to become a trend, however now that I spend a heck of a lot…read moreof time in various stations, I feel they deserve credit/criticism like rest of the venues or businesses I visit. Salford central is now in a prime location, not because it moved but because the area around it has developed so much to give you amazing options whether you want to eat, drink or play. It's a matter of minutes on foot from Spinningfields and it's actually not even that far to walk to the Arndale from here! They've spent some money doing it up and parts of it look very nice however some parts still need a face lifts - the platforms being one! There also never seems to be anyone checking tickets when I walk through? Which my queue-skipping 14 year old self would've loved, however now being 24 I don't mind paying for my tickets!

It's an older, large station that is extremely busy but also easy to navigate to get to your…read moretransportation on time. Though it's older, it's clean with several places to grab food or coffee. Signage is really good and makes things easier trying to get through a big crowd to your platform.

Very convenient and effective train station where you can take bullet trains to London from…read moreManchester. Shoppes and what not fill up the area and tickets are very convenient to purchase on the app Trainline. Highly recommended!

Perfect for going into Manchester Picc/Oxford Rd and also great for going to the airport. also…read moregreat location being just off the A34 and within walking distance to Gatley village which is rather posh. Ticket machines and ticket office are also quite helpful.

Sale Metrolink Station is located inside an old building, the original roofing remains which not…read moreonly looks good but provides good shelter. One of the oldest Metrolink stations on the network which isn't used for anything else, so it is a little bit of history in a way, it was a train station back in 1849 before closing in 1991 to be converted into a Metrolink station. The set-up is two platforms, one going towards Piccadilly for the city centre, the other going towards Altrincham, sometimes on a Manchester City match-day if you're lucky, you might see special trams go from the Etihad to here after the game. The main problem with the set-up for me is how difficult it is to get between platforms, I ended up missing a tram finding out, rather than being able to cross the tracks, you have to go in and out of the station, either up and down the long staircase, or going through the car park of the Altrincham bound platform, going alongside the pavement, and then into a dirty, smelly corridor and lift to go back down to the platform. There was good lighting in the station and it did look surprisingly good for a non-city-centre and non-terminus location, it is also in a good location for shopping in Sale town centre, but they really are missing a trick by not adding signage between the two platforms. 3*

Ah, the Crescent. Not the pub, this is the train station that serves the university and whomever…read morelives or works in this particular area. It is mere minutes away from most of the university accommodation and hotspots, and it happens to be one of my local train stations. It's always done me proud, as my hometown used to be Parbold, near Wigan. I was safe in the knowledge that trains from Salford Crescent took me straight back there on a direct route. And I often found myself on those trains with a big bag of laundry. Don't look at me like that, the laundrettes in my halls of residence were horrid. You'd be amazed at the widely varying places the trains from here go to, considering it's a mere two platform station. It is impossible to get lost here, true, that's a plus point, but the facilities leave a little to be desired. Maybe it's too small for a coffee shop but it would be nice if it had something. It's just so desolate. And ever so slightly unkempt. It could do with a lick of paint and a bit of TLC. Some of the staff there can be a bit jobsworthy too, such as not allowing you onto platforms to say goodbye to loved ones à la Gavin and Stacey. But for its proximity to the university (literally, everything is walking distance from here) and the Salford Museum and Art Gallery, and unbelievable links, I will give it credit. Heck, it's one of those stations they always make you change at en route, which tells you everything you need to know. It does have a sheltered room for cold or wet days, but it doesn't do a lot of good, I can tell you this from experience. My trick? Just make sure you're not waiting there too long. It's safe enough but there's nothing worse than an icy bum from sitting on a freezing seat waiting for a train that's due in half an hour.

A pretty average station here…read more You can get trains into Manchester, Preston, Blackpool and more. You can buy tickets on the platform too.

Travel to and from Manchester is a breeze through Victoria Station. It's modern, clean, and easy to…read morenavigate. Clearly marked signage makes for quick navigation to the correct platforms. If assistance is needed, staff are friendly. I like that there are multiple transportation services offered like TPExpress (the TPExpress app is pretty good too) for journeys to York or Leeds.

Love the new look Victoria Station Manchester. Very Spacious and well light..As a women i will…read morefeel a lot safer if I was travelling alone at night, before the renovation it was dark and cold looking. Also love the little java bar where you can relax with a drink ( lovely Procecco ) whilst waiting for your train.

The annoying thing about this station was that I rushed to get the train because it was supposed to…read morebe leaving in a minute but then ended up being delayed for fifteen, which if I knew I would have got out and had a look around the station for a bit. Anyway, this station is on the route through to Liverpool and it seems that some of the Liverpool trains, like the one that I was on, terminate here. It's rather fancy mind you, but then again a lot of stations in England are like that.

Manchester Oxford Road deserves an upgrade, while for many it can become an annoying stop, just two…read moreminutes after Manchester Piccadilly, it does provide good access to Oxford Road, just a couple of minute's away from St Peter's Square, where there are the Central Library and Metrolink services, and is also close to the Universities and student area of the city. The staff do seem friendly, and while the facilities within the station are minimal (there is a tiny Costa with no seating area), it is ample, especially considering there is a large Sainsbury's Local, right outside on Whitworth Street. The hill going up to the station is a little steep, and it does seem to be a common area for homeless people, it could be lit better in the dark for sure. The same could apply for the subway which connects the platforms. 3* - Decent station, it might not compare to Piccadilly and Victoria but it isn't too bad.

Great bus station friendly people however you may come across some dodgy characters there like I…read morehave many times

Part of the original line of Manchester's Metrolink, Bury Interchange has trams to Altrincham and…read moreAshton. Sometimes they play around with the routings, but all trams always go to Manchester city centre before heading off anywhere else. The tram station is accessed via stairs, escalator or elevator. Remember to check both platforms, as this is the end of the line, trams depart from either side. There are digital information displays to keep you up to date with the wait time to the next departure and whether it is a double tram or not. Bury Interchange also houses a large bus station, and seems well connected to the local area as well as some longer services to Manchester, Bolton and Rochdale. Its slightly cold and uninviting, but at the same time it keeps you out of the elements when its raining.

An upgraded rating for Deansgate Station, as while it can't compare to Piccadilly, it is one of my…read morefavourite "smaller stations", the station staff seem friendly and they also have an Amazon locker inside the station which is handy whether you plan to pick up a parcel while travelling, and it is also useful if you're staying at the Hilton across the road and want to pick-up a parcel. With it being connected to the Metrolink, this not only means you can continue your journey but it also adds back-up for if either lift isn't working, meaning if you struggle with steps, there's always a back-up way out, just cross the Metrolink bridge, go down the lift, and follow the station around to the exit. Certainly not a bad little station, it might have fewer facilities compared to Manchester's other stations, but there's just something about Deansgate Station which I like. 4*

Deansgate Station deserves a mention because so many other stations that are complete rubbish have…read morebeen reviewed such as Mauldeth Road and Victoria. Whilst these stations are just boring old train stations, Deansgate Station is a piece of architecture worthy of a viewing along with the Castlefield/Deansgate canal routes and the old ruins nearby. A real piece of Manchester's historical character. As the other review is not about the station at all but about Deansgate the road and area, here's a bit about the station. It was opened as Knott Mill on 20 July 1849 and you can still see the old Knott Mill sign just above the new Deansgate one. The sign isn't as old as all that, because it was a wooden station back then. It was rebuilt to what it is today in the 1890s. It was later called Knott Mill & Deansgate, but now it is sadly plain old Deansgate. In 2006 its annual passenger total was only about thirteen thousand, but now it is well clear of a hundred and twenty thousand. This could be because its so good that its popular, or because the world is suffering from overpopulation, which will eventually kill us all