This awkwardly situated train station has had a huge update. I think it was long overdue and makes…read morethe place more comfortable for travellers especially in winter time. Now they have somewhere to get out of the rain or snow and windy conditions. So now there is a ticket office where you can buy your tickets and plan your journey. Also they have clean toilets too! This is fantastic for the locals of Greenfield. Finally travelling on a train can be enjoyable! I have mentioned this before that these little towns seem to get forgotton and although this has finally be done, it was loooooong overdue!

Past through this station about 4 weeks ago. Nice little station with indoor and outdoor seating…read more The ticket guy was extremely plea sent. Fittings seemed pretty new and everywhere was spotless. Can't ask for more than that can you! :)

Ever since the Metrolink came to Ashton, that became the cooler and more common way of getting into…read moretown, but Ashton-under-Lyne Railway Station isn't given the credit it deserves, it provides services into Manchester Victoria in around ten minutes, with services hourly. In the opposite direction, services go into Stalybridge, again with one train per hour. The station is fairly clean, services are limited as expected for a Category E station. There are toilets, however, they do require a key, it can be a little annoying having to find a staff member though, as far as I'm aware the station is only staffed at certain times, so I'm not sure what happens with the toilets when the staff go home. There is a small waiting shelter providing seating and shelter. There are ramps and lifts to get to the platforms. The town's bus and Metrolink station are both a short walk away, allowing you to continue your journey. 3* - Although fairly quiet ever since the Metrolink came to town, despite not being too impressive, it provides adequate transport facilities and is nice to have in Ashton-Under-Lyne.

The station has been modernised with Ramps and a Lift to the Platforms. It also has one Disabled…read moretoilet at rear of the offices (Radar Key Needed) or ask at the ticket office for the Key. There is a small waiting office on the platform that also house the ticket office and a snack machine. The Metro paper is availible FREE in the mornings on the platform. The waiting room is well lit and clean and tidy, staff are helpful and there is always a well stocked selection of Time tables and leaflets on show. There is a small carpark at the front of the station with some restrictions. Ashton-Under-Lyne Bus station is across the road. Ikea is a 10 Minute walk from the Train station and the town centre and Ashton Market is across the Road.

Rochdale Station is certainly not Piccadily - It has basically no facilities, but a few shops…read moreoutside, it does have a ticket booth and a waiting room type thing but that is it when it comes to shelter. Since 1979 Rochdale has just had 3 platforms, with trains going to the likes of Leeds and Manchester Victoria. The only reason I chosen to go from Rochdale is because of cheap tickets, infact all other local stations charged me more than Rochdale as it was just about £10.75 for an Adult return ticket to Leeds. If you do go to this staton, I would advise going to one of the shops across the way or stopping at one of the garages or newsagents you pass when you come here, I actually passed 3 garages on the way here from Middleton, funny enough from 3 different companies. One thing I don't understand is the size of the lift because it is absaloutly massive, the biggest I have ever been in, even bigger tham those at larger stations like Manchester, Leeds and most certainly shopping centres. Rochdale is a station I can't give many stars to simply because its facilities are so poor and it really isn't a nice train station, as you walk in to the staircase / lift. I only give 2 stars because of the cheaper tickets I found from this station, honestly it is a dump really and I couldn't wait to get out of here when I was waiting for my train to Leeds and after I got my train back. Northern Rail mainly operate this station and their commitment to always being late certainly doesn't help push up the rating of the station but that is another review.

I discovered getting on and off at Rochdale as opposed to Manchester Vic was a bit cheaper on the…read morepocket when getting to and from Leeds, but there's a penance to pay. The train station is a bit dire. Rochdale's a bit dire to be fair. The surrounding area is grim, and at night, when I'm often boarding and alighting my trains, if I don't have a ride waiting for me, it's a case of bide your time until the ride shows and make sure you're in view of CCTV. The train station itself only has a couple of platform directions, you go up the stairs and head left or right, one going into Manchester and one heading out of Manchester, so it's easy to navigate around. There are no self service machines, and despite a few members of staff floating around behind the one presumes bullet proof glass, there's always a queue for tickets, and the fear that you'll miss your train. Should your train be delayed, there's a grand total of not a lot in the way of entertainment or supplements, so pack a drink and some sustenance. When it's cold it's FREEZING! Even waiting inside the station it's ruddy cold. Actually there aren't many positives to Rochdale Station, aside from it's convenience and cheaper value for money status.

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!

Newton Heath & Moston Metrolink Station is on the Oldham and Rochdale Line on the Manchester…read moreMetrolink network, from here you can get trams into East Didsbury, via the city centre, or in the opposite direction towards Rochdale. From here, you can get into Exchange Square for Manchester city centre in just 8 minutes, with the terminus stations for East Didsbury and Rochdale, taking 34 minutes and 40 minutes respectively. The station is one of the few on the Metrolink system to include a singular multi-directional platform, with trams in both directions using the same platform, so do be careful to make sure you get on the right tram. Being a former railway station that was converted to Metrolink in 2012, you may see the odd freight train pass, which is pretty cool. The station is pretty much your average Metrolink station, accessed by a small number of steps or ramped access from street level. The station has adequate shelter to protect from rain and live departure boards, one thing I like is how they have a separate board for each direction, to remove confusion. There isn't much around the station, and street parking can get full quickly so it is only centred towards residents of the local area. 3*

A pretty standard Metrolink station but with only one platform used…read more The trams from here are very regular to which you would expect. There's 2 ticket stations and is generally a clean station

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.