Luggage Storage Manchester Coach Station

About Manchester Coach Station

Manchester Coach Station (officially Manchester Chorlton Street Coach Station) is the largest and most important coach station in Manchester, England. National Express operates the majority of coaches leaving the station. While National Express provides services to locations across Britain, Eurolines also offers coaches to Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. 

The station first opened in 1950 but was redesigned in the late 1960s to include a large car park. It has been expanded and updated several times over the years, most recently in 2002. Once you get off your coach at Manchester Coach Station, you'll be at the heart of Manchester, surrounded by many of the best attractions, making it the perfect place to stash your belongings while you explore the biggest city in northern England.

Things to do in and around Manchester Coach Station

Manchester is home to some of the best attractions and activities in England, as well as boutique stores and trendy restaurants. Thanks to Manchester Coach Station's central position, you'll be within minutes of the best things to do in the city. Whether you've just hopped off the bus or you're waiting on your coach out of town, check out some of these great excursions. 

• Grab a quick bite at one of the many eateries surrounding Manchester Coach Station. You'll find everything from Ethiopian cuisine to Japanese tapas within two minutes of the station.

• Hunt down the perfect outfit at Manchester Arndale. One of the largest shopping malls in Europe, Manchester Arndale, is home to over 200 stores and restaurants. 

• Take a tour of one of Manchester's oldest buildings at Manchester Cathedral. With the original structure dating back to the early 15th century, Manchester Cathedral features lavish Gothic architecture complete with vibrant stained glass windows.

• Pay a visit to the Alan Turing Memorial. Located in Sackville Park just across the canal, this is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of Manchester while waiting on your next bus. 

• Learn about natural history at the Manchester Museum. This huge university museum holds millions of artifacts from around the world, from a T-Rex reproduction to Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Transit options at Manchester Coach Station

• National train services from Manchester Piccadilly

• Local bus services (Transport for Greater Manchester)

• Local tram services (Metrolink)

• Taxi ranks (Piccadilly Cars, Scotts Cars, All-United Cars)

Luggage storage at Manchester Coach Station

Manchester is a sprawling metropolitan city, with tons of fascinating museums, cultural sights, and exciting excursions to experience. While exploring, you won't want to lug any heavy bags through Manchester's hectic streets. Bounce has several luggage storage services near Manchester Coach Station, where you can stow your heavy suitcases before heading to some of the best attractions in the city. You can book a nearby facility via the Bounce app. These facilities are at local businesses, making them easy to find. You can even cancel free of charge, giving you plenty of freedom while discovering what Manchester has to offer.

Attractions and activities at Manchester Coach Station

• National Football Museum: Manchester loves soccer, with two of the biggest teams in the world calling the city home. The National Football Museum opened in 2012 and boasts one of the best collections of soccer memorabilia in the world. There are usually over 2,000 items on display throughout this vast museum, with everything from winner medals to famous jerseys. Some of the highlights from the National Football Museum's collection include a replica of the stolen Jules Rimet World Cup Trophy and the ball used in the 1966 World Cup Final. You won't want to carry any large suitcases around the National Football Museum, so stop by a luggage storage service near Manchester Coach Station first. 

• Manchester Art Gallery: There are several excellent art galleries in Manchester, and one of the best is the Manchester Art Gallery. This publicly-owned gallery contains tens of thousands of objects, from oil paintings to glasswork to ancient armors. While perusing the museum's fine art collection, you'll come across several famous pieces including, Hylas and the Nymphs by John William Waterhouse, The Scapegoat by William Holman Hunt, and The Sirens and Ulysses by William Etty. After taking a tour, head to the museum shop and pick up a print of your favorite piece of art from the collection. The gallery also has a cafe in case you fancy stopping for a snack or a cup of tea.

• Chill Factore: Chill Factore is one of Manchester's most exciting attractions and is the ideal day out for families. This facility features the longest indoor ski slope in the UK, where visitors can try out an array of winter sports. Book a snowboarding or skiing lesson so you can practice for your next winter vacation, or pretend you're in a winter wonderland and spend your time sledding or tubing down the 590-foot long ski slope. Experienced snowboarders and skiers will also be to test their skills at Chill Factore, with terrain challenges that include boxes, rails, and pipes, for thrill-seekers to learn some new tricks. You'll want to travel light when visiting Chill Factore, so swing by a luggage storage service near Manchester Coach Station beforehand.