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The cheapest and fastest trains from Macclesfield to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£13

Fastest journey

22 m

Average duration

25 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

26 km

Cheap tickets

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.

Cheapest
Northern Rail (3)W48711
09:170h33
Macclesfield station (MAC)
09:50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£71One-way
0 changes
Northern Rail (3)W48708
08:170h34
Macclesfield station (MAC)
08:51Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£101One-way
0 changes
CrossCountryP11662
09:060h23
Macclesfield station (MAC)
09:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£151One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastC49291
08:020h23
Macclesfield station (MAC)
08:25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£151One-way
0 changes
Avanti West CoastC49292
08:430h22
Macclesfield station (MAC)
09:05Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
£151One-way
0 changes

Macclesfield to Manchester train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West Coast
C49291
Avanti West CoastC49291		08:02 Macclesfield station (MAC)0h23 08:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
CrossCountry
P11544
CrossCountryP11544		08:06 Macclesfield station (MAC)0h23 08:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)
W48708
Northern Rail (3)W48708		08:17 Macclesfield station (MAC)0h34 08:51 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast
C49292
Avanti West CoastC49292		08:43 Macclesfield station (MAC)0h22 09:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
CrossCountry
P11662
CrossCountryP11662		09:06 Macclesfield station (MAC)0h23 09:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect
Northern Rail (3)
W48711
Northern Rail (3)W48711		09:17 Macclesfield station (MAC)0h33 09:50 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)0 changesDirect

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Overview: Train from Macclesfield to Manchester

Trains from Macclesfield to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 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
25 km
Average train duration
32m
Cheapest ticket price
£3
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
8
Train providers
3
Fastest train
22m
First train
04:20
Last train
23:52
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

Train providers: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains Macclesfield to Manchester

Buy your official Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry and Virgin Trains train tickets between Macclesfield and Manchester from £3 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Macclesfield and Manchester. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Macclesfield to Manchester train information with Northern Rail (3):

  • Average Duration: 31 min
  • Cheapest Price: £3
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Macclesfield to Manchester train

FAQs: Travel by train from Macclesfield to Manchester 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 Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Macclesfield to Manchester can start from as little as £3 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Macclesfield to Manchester is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Macclesfield and Manchester is on average 22 min   for the 16 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Macclesfield to Manchester by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Macclesfield to Manchester leaves at 04: 20. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Macclesfield to Manchester leaves at 23: 52.
Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day from Macclesfield to Manchester with Northern Rail (3) or Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Take the Macclesfield to Manchester train with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route to Manchester from Macclesfield as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 52.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Macclesfield, which is located around 0.2 miles (393 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Macclesfield is worth doing with a journey time of 22 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Macclesfield to Manchester by train is January.
Yes, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Manchester.

Important Stations and Airports in Macclesfield and Manchester

Macclesfield
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Macclesfield is Macclesfield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Macclesfield for your trip from Macclesfield to Manchester.
MacclesfieldWifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Macclesfield station, Waters Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 6JP
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 18:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:30
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Lower Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Macclesfield
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Oxford Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Oxford Road for your journey to Manchester from Macclesfield.
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Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Manchester PiccadillyWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Carluccio’s
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Costa Coffee
  • Pret a Manger
  • Upper Crust
  • McDonald's
  • & more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
Hotel
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
  • Premier Inn Manchester City
  • Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
  • Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly
  • Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
  • Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

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