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The Silk Museum
Town museum covering Macclesfield's silk heritage, local history and changing exhibitions in a restored industrial setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hemel Hempstead to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Hemel Hempstead to Macclesfield you need to make at least one change.

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Trains from Hemel Hempstead to Macclesfield run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 20:37. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 20:37 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Hemel Hempstead to Macclesfield.
The table below shows live departures for Hemel Hempstead to Macclesfield trains for today, Tuesday 3 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 10:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 11:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 12:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 13:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 14:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 15:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 16:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 17:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 18:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 19:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 20:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 21:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:43 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 22:43 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:13 Hemel Hempstead | 2h11 | 23:24 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:55 Hemel Hempstead | 2h17 | 0:12 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 2:10 Hemel Hempstead | 5h49 | 7:59 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:42 Hemel Hempstead | 1h59 | 8:41 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:42 Hemel Hempstead | 2h00 | 9:42 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
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Town museum covering Macclesfield's silk heritage, local history and changing exhibitions in a restored industrial setting.
Working Jacquard silk mill with looms and guided visits that show how Macclesfield became a centre of silk production.
Small local museum and archive space preserving the history of Macclesfield's once busy bus and transport network.
Popular hilltop country park on the edge of town with woodland walks, panoramic views and links to local history.
Historic market area with independent shops, civic buildings and regular markets at the heart of Macclesfield.
Peaceful canal-side walking route with locks, mills and waterside views that reveal the town's industrial heritage.
A crumbly Cheshire cow’s milk cheese with a fresh, tangy taste. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and long associated with local farming.
A strong, salty blue cheese traditionally made in Cheshire. It reflects the county’s dairy heritage and is a classic regional cheese board choice.
A rich fruit cake from nearby Eccles, often eaten across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. It is packed with currants and commonly served sliced with tea.
Modern British dining in a polished town-centre setting. Known for seasonal menus, careful cooking and a relaxed but smart atmosphere.
Popular Indian restaurant serving classic curries, tandoori dishes and grills in a lively, dependable setting close to the town centre.
Casual Italian spot serving pizza, pasta and straightforward comfort food. Friendly and family-oriented, it is a well-known local choice.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Manchester or London, while local buses and cafés remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Café tipping is optional, usually just small change.
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Most Hemel Hempstead to Macclesfield trains use the Hemel Hempstead to Macclesfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Hemel Hempstead and Macclesfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hemel Hempstead is 1 km from Hemel Hempstead city centre. Public transport options include:
Hemel Hempstead has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food options include: Fishery Wharf Cafe
ATMs are available at Hemel Hempstead.
Ticket office support is available at Hemel Hempstead. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Hemel Hempstead: Parking, WC.
Available at Hemel Hempstead: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hemel Hempstead: 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 available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Card payment only, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Macclesfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Macclesfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Macclesfield.
Ticket office support is available at Macclesfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Macclesfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Macclesfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Macclesfield: 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.
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