The cheapest and fastest trains from Irlam to Macclesfield
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 9 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Irlam to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irlam to Macclesfield will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Irlam 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 28 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Irlam to Macclesfield
Trains from Irlam to Macclesfield run on average 6 times per day, taking around 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 17:17. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 06:17 |
Last train 17:17 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Irlam to Macclesfield trainsCrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Irlam and Macclesfield from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Irlam to Macclesfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irlam 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 Irlam and Macclesfield
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 2 - Services towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform. Services towards Liverpool : From entrance onto Manchester platform, turn left and down 26 steps, through an underpass (28 paces) and up 28 steps onto the platform. Or, from Liverpool Road opposite Excalibur Way along a path to the underpass, up 28 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Liverpool Road for buses to Warrington, Manchester or Eccles. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Liverpool Rd (350m from station). Towards Manchester - bus stop opposite Excalibur Way. Towards Liverpool - bus stop adjacent to Kings Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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