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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Macclesfield | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Macclesfield | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Macclesfield | No tags | ||||
 | Train | Manchester Piccadilly | Macclesfield | No tags | ||||
| Train | Manchester Airport | Macclesfield | No tags |
Get from Manchester to Macclesfield
The journey takes about 22 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Macclesfield by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Macclesfield?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Macclesfield start from R 88. The average price for this train route is around R 337. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Macclesfield?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Macclesfield is 22m, covering a distance of 26 km. The quickest train can get you there in 20m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Macclesfield route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 15 trains available per day, including services from Northern, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Macclesfield?
The earliest train from Manchester to Macclesfield departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 23:16.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Macclesfield?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Macclesfield?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator CrossCountry has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.1.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Manchester to Macclesfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Macclesfield?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Macclesfield was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 77To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Macclesfield as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 77 to R 515 for a train ticket from Manchester to Macclesfield based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 77, which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
