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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Macclesfield to Manchester
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
65
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Macclesfield to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Macclesfield to Manchester will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 65 trains that leave Macclesfield for Manchester every day 65 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 22 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.
L8919319:170h33Macclesfield station (MAC)19:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes- L8919620:170h33Macclesfield station (MAC)20:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
- L8920021:170h33Macclesfield station (MAC)21:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
- L8920722:470h32Macclesfield station (MAC)23:19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
- L8918617:170h33Macclesfield station (MAC)17:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£61One-way0 changes
G0089419:370h22Macclesfield station (MAC)19:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way0 changes
W3386519:430h22Macclesfield station (MAC)20:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£141One-way0 changes- W3404221:430h22Macclesfield station (MAC)22:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£141One-way0 changes
- G0087616:370h22Macclesfield station (MAC)16:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way0 changes
- G0088317:370h22Macclesfield station (MAC)17:59Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Macclesfield to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 26 km
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Live departures
Macclesfield to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Macclesfield to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 8 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00912 | Delayed 22:01 22:06Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h24 | 22:21 22:21Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00918 | 23:07 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 23:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01313 | Delayed 22:41 23:25Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 23:48 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 9 July | |||||
| L89176 | 6:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h32 | 6:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89212 | 6:47 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h36 | 7:23 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00777 | 7:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 7:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89180 | 7:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 7:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66607 | 7:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 7:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89184 | 7:47 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h37 | 8:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34065 | 8:02 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00779 | 8:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 8:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89188 | 8:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h34 | 8:51 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00847 | 9:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 9:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89192 | 9:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 9:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66716 | 9:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01312 | 9:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 10:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00849 | 10:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89194 | 10:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 10:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66721 | 10:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33961 | 10:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 11:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00851 | 11:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 11:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89199 | 11:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 11:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00854 | 11:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34059 | 11:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 12:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00855 | 12:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89205 | 12:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 12:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66730 | 12:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34210 | 12:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 13:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00858 | 13:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89208 | 13:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 13:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66735 | 13:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34101 | 13:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 14:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00861 | 14:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89210 | 14:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 14:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00865 | 14:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34061 | 14:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 15:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00866 | 15:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89178 | 15:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 15:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00872 | 15:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34053 | 15:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 16:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00875 | 16:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 16:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89181 | 16:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 16:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00876 | 16:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34157 | 16:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 17:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00879 | 17:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 17:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89186 | 17:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 17:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00883 | 17:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34231 | 17:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 18:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00887 | 18:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 18:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89190 | 18:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 18:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00888 | 18:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 18:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33872 | 18:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 19:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00891 | 19:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 19:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89193 | 19:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 19:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00894 | 19:37 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33865 | 19:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 20:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00895 | 20:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 20:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89196 | 20:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 20:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34024 | 20:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00901 | 21:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89200 | 21:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h33 | 21:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34042 | 21:43 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h22 | 22:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33920 | 22:00 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h24 | 22:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00912 | 22:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h24 | 22:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34076 | 22:44 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h23 | 23:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89207 | 22:47 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0h32 | 23:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Macclesfield to Manchester
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Trains from Macclesfield to Manchester run on average 15 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 24m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 24m |
First train 3:45 |
Last train 23:53 |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Macclesfield to Manchester trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Macclesfield and Manchester from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Macclesfield to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Macclesfield to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Macclesfield and Manchester
Most Macclesfield to Manchester trains use the Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Macclesfield and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Macclesfield station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Macclesfield from Macclesfield city centre
Macclesfield train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Macclesfield.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Macclesfield.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Macclesfield.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Macclesfield: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Macclesfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Macclesfield arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Getting to Levenshulme from Manchester city centre
Levenshulme is 5 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Levenshulme train station facilities and services
Levenshulme has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Levenshulme.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Levenshulme.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Levenshulme: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Levenshulme: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Levenshulme: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C station, From Albert Road up 20 steps to reach the ticket office, then for services to Manchester up a further 26 steps onto the platform. For Services towards Stockport from ticket office go through the underpass (29 paces) and up 26 steps onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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