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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Macclesfield
Cheapest price
£174
Average price
£174
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Macclesfield will cost around £174 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £174.
Of the 5 trains that leave Reading for Macclesfield every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 215 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Reading to Macclesfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 215 km
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£64 Average Price | £49 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Reading to Macclesfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Macclesfield trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:16 Reading | 2h48 | 12:04 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
| 06:15 Reading | 2h49 | 09:04 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 06:45 Reading | 2h51 | 09:36 Macclesfield | 1 change | |
| 07:15 Reading | 2h49 | 10:04 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:15 Reading | 2h49 | 11:04 Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Macclesfield
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Trains from Reading to Macclesfield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 215 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 215 km |
Average train duration 2h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 06:15 |
Last train 21:46 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Reading to Macclesfield trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Reading and Macclesfield from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Macclesfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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 Reading and Macclesfield
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Bike Parking
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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
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Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking- 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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