The cheapest and fastest trains from Stockport to Macclesfield
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Macclesfield will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 50 trains that leave Stockport for Macclesfield every day 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 12 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.
L895687:550h22Stockport station (SPT)8:17Macclesfield station (MAC)£21One-way0 changes
L895909:550h22Stockport station (SPT)10:17Macclesfield station (MAC)£41One-way0 changes
L8954710:550h22Stockport station (SPT)11:17Macclesfield station (MAC)£41One-way0 changes
L895808:550h22Stockport station (SPT)9:17Macclesfield station (MAC)£41One-way0 changes
L895556:440h22Stockport station (SPT)7:06Macclesfield station (MAC)£41One-way0 changes
W3395611:240h11Stockport station (SPT)11:35Macclesfield station (MAC)£91One-way0 changes
W341177:240h12Stockport station (SPT)7:36Macclesfield station (MAC)£91One-way0 changes
W298517:130h12Stockport station (SPT)7:25Macclesfield station (MAC)£91One-way0 changes
G011388:130h12Stockport station (SPT)8:25Macclesfield station (MAC)£91One-way0 changes
W339528:240h12Stockport station (SPT)8:36Macclesfield station (MAC)£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Stockport to Macclesfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockport to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 17 km
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Live departures
Stockport to Macclesfield train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Macclesfield trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34018 | 6:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 6:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34115 | 6:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 6:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33953 | 6:40 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 6:52 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89555 | 6:44 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 7:06 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29851 | 7:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 7:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34117 | 7:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 7:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01003 | 7:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h13 | 7:46 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89568 | 7:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 8:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01138 | 8:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 8:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33952 | 8:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 8:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01005 | 8:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 8:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89580 | 8:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 9:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01144 | 9:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 9:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34134 | 9:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 9:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01009 | 9:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 9:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89590 | 9:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 10:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29866 | 10:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 10:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33896 | 10:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 10:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01013 | 10:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 10:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89547 | 10:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 11:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29871 | 11:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 11:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33956 | 11:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h11 | 11:35 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01018 | 11:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 11:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89557 | 11:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 12:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29877 | 12:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 12:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33948 | 12:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 12:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01022 | 12:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 12:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89569 | 12:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 13:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29882 | 13:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 13:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34270 | 13:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 13:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01024 | 13:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 13:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89581 | 13:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 14:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01150 | 14:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 14:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34228 | 14:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 14:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01027 | 14:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 14:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89591 | 14:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 15:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29895 | 15:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 15:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01291 | 15:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 15:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01032 | 15:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 15:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89548 | 15:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 16:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01160 | 16:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 16:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34267 | 16:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 16:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01035 | 16:33 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 16:45 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89558 | 16:55 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h22 | 17:17 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W29908 | 17:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 17:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34125 | 17:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 17:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89688 | 17:31 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h21 | 17:52 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89570 | 17:57 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h21 | 18:18 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66587 | 18:13 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 18:25 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34093 | 18:24 Stockport station (SPT) | 0h12 | 18:36 Macclesfield station (MAC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockport to Macclesfield
Trains from Stockport to Macclesfield run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 11m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 5:53 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Stockport to Macclesfield trainsNorthern Rail, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Stockport and Macclesfield from £1. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stockport to Macclesfield train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockport 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 Stockport and Macclesfield
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 19:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:30
- Car Park: Stockport Exchange Station
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway
- 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
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platforms 2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: waiting rooms on platform 2, platform 3 & platform 0
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 20 cycle spaces on Platform 1/2, 20 cycle spaces on Platform 3/4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 13:00 Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:30
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - Services towards Manchester (platform 2) : From Heaton Moor Road, up 1 step into the ticket hall, turn right down 18 steps and then a further 25 steps onto the platform. When the ticket hall is closed use the entrance on Tatton Road North (30 paces from the junction of Heaton Moor Road) down a ramp (63 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Stockport (platform 1) : Either use the entrance at the junction of Heaton Moor Road and Edgerton Road North, through a 5ft wide gate and down 41 steps onto the platform, or level access is available 200 paces down Edgerton Road North from Heaton Moor Road along a ramp (26 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform
- 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
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Heaton Moor Road for buses to Manchester, Stockport or Reddish. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport to Stockport will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North adjacent to Brook Road Replacement transport to Manchester will call at the bus stop on Wellington Road North by the junction with Claremont Avenue.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:00 - 13:30 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Towards Manchester: Level access into the ticket hall, turn right and across the footbridge (22 paces), down 21 steps onto the platform. Or, when the ticket hall is closed, down a stepped ramp (15 steps average 180cm apart total ramp length 33 paces, 1:6 slope) to the left of the ticket hall, up 28 steps on the right, across the footbridge (22 paces) and down 21 steps onto the platform. Towards Buxton: Level access through the ticket hall, down 28 steps onto the platform; or when the ticket hall is closed, down a stepped ramp (15 steps average 180cm apart total ramp length 33 paces, 1:6 slope) to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. When ticket office is closed, access to Platform 2 is available through a gate. Steps had anti-slip treads
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- 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
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Bramhall Lane for buses to Congleton, Stockport or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: The bus stop for Hazel Grove is on Bramhall Lane opposite the entrance to Cale Green Park. The bus stop for Stockport and Manchester Piccadilly is located on Bramhall Lane, adjacent to the entrance to Cale Green Park.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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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