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Marple Lock Flight
Sixteen restored canal locks rising through Marple. This impressive flight is central to the town’s industrial story and a rewarding walk.
Take a train from Romiley to Marple and enjoy the approximately 2 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 23:10.
Distance 2 km |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 23:10 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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A rich meat and potato stew from Greater Manchester, long linked with local mills and workers’ lunches. Best with pickled red cabbage or crusty bread.
A hearty local breakfast of black pudding, bacon, sausage, eggs and toast. Black pudding is a long-standing North West staple.
A baked savoury pie filled with meat and gravy, central to pub and chippy culture across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Smart local Indian restaurant known for curries, grills and attentive service in a relaxed setting near the centre of Marple.
Established café and restaurant popular for breakfast, lunch, cakes and coffee in a friendly, casual setting.
Traditional pub on the canal serving British favourites, cask ales and Sunday roasts with a warm village atmosphere.
Moderate for Greater Manchester. Dining and local transport are reasonable, but accommodation nearby can cost more than in smaller UK towns.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Café tips are small change only.
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Rose Hill Marple -> Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Romiley to Marple 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 Marple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Romiley to Marple trains use the Romiley to Rose Hill Marple station pair. Use this guide to compare Romiley and Marple train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Romiley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Romiley.
Ticket office support is available at Romiley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Romiley: Parking.
Available at Romiley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Romiley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, Services Towards Manchester : Along a ramp (70 paces, 1:6 slope) to the left of the station entrance, or from street level up 15 steps to the ticket office, up a further 21 steps and onto the platform. Services Towards New Mills, Sheffield and Rose Hill: Along a ramp (24 paces, 1:12 slope) from the car park or from street level up 15 steps to the ticket office, along the underpass (15 paces) and up 22 steps onto the platform. The walk between platforms one and two is in excess of 400m, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Rose Hill Marple has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Rose Hill Marple.
Ticket office support is available at Rose Hill Marple.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Parking.
Available at Rose Hill Marple: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rose Hill Marple: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services Towards Manchester : Level access from the car park onto the platform, or along a ramp (50 paces, 1:10 slope) from Stockport Road onto the platform. Access onto trains by means of wheelchair ramp is dependent on the type of train. Contact Travel Assistance Helpline for information, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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