The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Macclesfield
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 53 m
Average duration
1 h 53 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Macclesfield will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
Of the 1 trains that leave Coventry for Macclesfield every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 1 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Coventry to Macclesfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 103 km
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£37 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Coventry to Macclesfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Macclesfield trains for tomorrow, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:43 Coventry | 1h53 | 06:36 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Macclesfield
Trains from Coventry to Macclesfield run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Coventry to Macclesfield trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Coventry and Macclesfield from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Coventry to Macclesfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Macclesfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Macclesfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Macclesfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday 07:00 - 13:0015:00 - 18:00 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 07:00 - 12:00 Friday 07:00 - 19:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 12:00 None
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Public service bus stop at junction of Sir Henry Parkes Road and Canley Road.
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 18:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:30
- Car Park: Lower Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located on the North end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt.
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