Manchester Royal Infirmary — Current A&E Queue
Also known as: MRI, Manchester Royal, MRI A&E
Last updated — · sourced from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Typical Time in Department (AE)
No live feed — typical wait
194
minutes · ~ 3 hr 14 min
61.5% seen within 4 hours
Estimate from NHS England official statistics (August 2026) — not live
About Manchester Royal Infirmary
Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) is a major teaching hospital in central Manchester, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, the largest NHS trust in England. The hospital is a major trauma centre for Greater Manchester and provides specialist services in transplantation, renal medicine, and infectious diseases. The Emergency Department handles over 130,000 attendances annually, making it one of the busiest in the country. MRI has strong academic links with the University of Manchester and is at the forefront of medical research and innovation. The hospital is part of the Manchester Royal campus alongside Saint Mary's Hospital and the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.
Hospital details
- City
- Manchester, M13 9WL
- Phone
- 0161 276 1234
- Opening Hours
- Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- NHS Trust
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Type
- Accident & Emergency (Type 1)
Departments & Services
Manchester Royal Infirmary in context
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Wondering whether you actually need A&E?Common Questions About Manchester Royal Infirmary
How long is the queue at Manchester Royal Infirmary right now?
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What are Manchester Royal Infirmary's opening hours?
The A&E at Manchester Royal Infirmary runs around the clock — 24 hours, seven days a week, bank holidays included. No appointment is needed; patients are assessed on arrival and seen in order of clinical urgency, not arrival time.
Do I actually need A&E, or could a UTC near Manchester be faster?
A&E at Manchester Royal Infirmary is the right place for anything that could be life-threatening — chest pain, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, serious breathing problems or major injuries. For less severe issues (sprains, small cuts, minor fractures, bites, burns), a nearby Urgent Treatment Centre will almost always see you sooner. If you are unsure, ring 111 — they can point you to the best service and sometimes book you a timed slot.
How do I get to Manchester Royal Infirmary?
Manchester Royal Infirmary is in Manchester, postcode M13 9WL. Use the location search on this site to see the distance from where you are and compare it against other departments nearby.
When is Manchester Royal Infirmary A&E typically quietest?
Nationally, emergency departments see the fewest arrivals between about 6 am and 9 am. Demand tends to peak on Monday mornings, weekday evenings after 6 pm, and on Friday and Saturday nights. Arriving during a quieter window — if your condition allows it — can noticeably cut the time you spend waiting.
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