The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Macclesfield
Cheapest price
£72
Average price
£72
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Macclesfield will cost around £72 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £72.
Of the 1 trains that leave Norwich 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 240 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 35 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.


Live departures
Norwich to Macclesfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Macclesfield trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:00 Norwich | 5h35 | 09:35 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Macclesfield
Trains from Norwich to Macclesfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 19:37. The fastest train covers the 240 km distance in 4h 42m.
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 5h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 42m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 19:37 |
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FAQs: Norwich to Macclesfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich 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 Norwich and Macclesfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
- 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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