4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Macclesfield
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
20 m
Trains per day
68
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Macclesfield will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
Of the 68 trains that leave Manchester for Macclesfield every day 68 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 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 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.
L895556:350h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:06Macclesfield station (MAC)£51One-way0 changes- L895455:430h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)6:15Macclesfield station (MAC)£51One-way0 changes
- L895909:460h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:17Macclesfield station (MAC)£51One-way0 changes
- L895808:460h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:17Macclesfield station (MAC)£61One-way0 changes
- L895687:460h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:17Macclesfield station (MAC)£61One-way0 changes
G010058:250h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:45Macclesfield station (MAC)£151One-way0 changes- G0101310:250h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:45Macclesfield station (MAC)£151One-way0 changes
- G010099:250h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:45Macclesfield station (MAC)£151One-way0 changes
- G0101811:250h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:45Macclesfield station (MAC)£151One-way0 changes
- G0102212:250h20Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:45Macclesfield station (MAC)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester to Macclesfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £3.
Distance: 26 km
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Live departures
Manchester to Macclesfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Macclesfield trains for today, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W34115 | On time 6:23 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 6:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33953 | On time 6:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h23 | 6:52 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89555 | On time 6:35 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 7:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29851 | 7:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 7:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34117 | On time 7:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 7:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01003 | On time 7:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h21 | 7:46 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89568 | On time 7:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 8:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01138 | On time 8:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 8:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33952 | 8:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 8:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01005 | On time 8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 8:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89580 | On time 8:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 9:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01144 | On time 9:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 9:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34134 | On time 9:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 9:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01009 | On time 9:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 9:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89590 | 9:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 10:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29866 | On time 10:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 10:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33896 | On time 10:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 10:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01013 | On time 10:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 10:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89547 | 10:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 11:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29871 | On time 11:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 11:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33956 | On time 11:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h21 | 11:35 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01018 | On time 11:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 11:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89557 | On time 11:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 12:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29877 | On time 12:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 12:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33948 | 12:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 12:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01022 | On time 12:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 12:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89569 | On time 12:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 13:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29882 | On time 13:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 13:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34270 | On time 13:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 13:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01024 | On time 13:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 13:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89581 | On time 13:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 14:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01150 | 14:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 14:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34228 | On time 14:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 14:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01027 | On time 14:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 14:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89591 | On time 14:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 15:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29895 | 15:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 15:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C01291 | On time 15:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 15:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01032 | 15:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 15:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89548 | 15:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 16:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01159 | 16:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 16:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34267 | On time 16:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 16:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01035 | 16:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 16:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89558 | On time 16:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 17:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29908 | On time 17:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 17:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34125 | On time 17:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 17:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89688 | On time 17:18 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h34 | 17:52 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89570 | On time 17:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h32 | 18:18 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66587 | 18:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 18:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34093 | On time 18:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 18:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01039 | 18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 18:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89582 | On time 18:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 19:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G00766 | On time 19:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 19:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33887 | On time 19:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 19:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01042 | On time 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 19:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89592 | On time 19:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 20:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66582 | 20:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h23 | 20:26 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34080 | 20:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 20:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W29939 | On time 20:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 20:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89549 | 20:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 21:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34071 | On time 21:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 21:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66598 | On time 21:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h20 | 21:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89559 | On time 21:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h34 | 22:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G66602 | On time 22:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 22:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33864 | On time 22:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h21 | 22:35 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89572 | On time 22:46 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h31 | 23:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89583 | 23:16 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h32 | 23:48 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 16 July | |||||
| L89545 | 5:43 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h32 | 6:15 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34018 | 6:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0h22 | 6:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Macclesfield
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Trains from Manchester to Macclesfield run on average 15 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 23m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:53 |
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High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester to Macclesfield trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester and Macclesfield from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester to Macclesfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Macclesfield
Most Manchester to Macclesfield trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Macclesfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do trains to Macclesfield leave from?
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.
Which Macclesfield station do trains from Manchester arrive at?
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.
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