Macclesfield to Liverpool train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Macclesfield to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£32

Average price

£32

Fastest journey

2 h 3 m

Average duration

2 h 3 m

Trains per day

Distance

59 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Macclesfield to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Macclesfield to Liverpool will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Macclesfield for Liverpool 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 59 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 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 Macclesfield to Liverpool

United Kingdom

Trains from Macclesfield to Liverpool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

59 km

Average train duration

1h 43m

Cheapest ticket price

£32

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 27m

First train

04:48

Last train

22:03

Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains and TransPennine Express trains Macclesfield to Liverpool

Travel from Macclesfield to Liverpool from £15 with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains and TransPennine Express! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys between Macclesfield and Liverpool. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Macclesfield to Liverpool with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £15
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 19 a day

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Train information from Macclesfield to Liverpool with East Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 1 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: £31

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Macclesfield to Liverpool train information:

Average Duration: 1 h 43 min
Cheapest Price: £31

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Macclesfield and Liverpool. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Macclesfield to Liverpool train information with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 1 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £70
CrossCountry frequency: 32 a day

FAQs: Macclesfield to Liverpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from Macclesfield to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Macclesfield to Liverpool.

Cheap train tickets from Macclesfield to Liverpool can start from as little as £21 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Macclesfield to Liverpool is £31; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Macclesfield to Liverpool is 1 h 23 min to travel the 37 mile long route, with around there are 5 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Macclesfield to Liverpool leaves at 04: 24. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Macclesfield to Liverpool leaves at 22: 03.

There are 5 trains a day from Macclesfield to Liverpool which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liverpool. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Macclesfield to Liverpool.

Take the Macclesfield to Liverpool train with Northern Rail (3), East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Macclesfield and Liverpool as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 03.

A day trip to Liverpool from Macclesfield is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Macclesfield to Liverpool by train is August.

Yes, you can take a train to Liverpool from Macclesfield.