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Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £2.80, with average prices for this route around £12.70.

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DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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05:43
Manchester Piccadilly
06:15
Macclesfield
32m, DirectNorthern
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06:11
Manchester Piccadilly
06:31
Macclesfield
20m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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06:31
Manchester Piccadilly
06:52
Macclesfield
21m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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06:35
Manchester Piccadilly
07:06
Macclesfield
31m, DirectNorthern
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07:03
Manchester Piccadilly
07:23
Macclesfield
20m, DirectCrossCountry
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07:15
Manchester Piccadilly
07:36
Paris
21m, DirectAvanti West Coast
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Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield train route details

First train
First train
05:43
Last train
Last train
23:16
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
20m
Distance
Distance
17 miles
Price
Price
£2.80*

Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly: everything you need to know

Setting off from Macclesfield

Macclesfield Station is well-served by Northern and Avanti West Coast, offering regular connections to Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, and London. The station is equipped with a range of useful amenities, including cafes, shops, and comfortable seating areas. Its location provides easy access to the town centre, where passengers can find bus services and other transport connections. This makes it a convenient starting point for journeys to both nearby and distant destinations.

What to expect on your journey to Manchester Piccadilly

Direct services are offered by operators such as CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast, who typically provide the fastest routes with only one stop, as well as Northern, which offers the most economical tickets with six to eight stops along the way. Depending on your choice of provider, the journey from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly can be as short as 22 minutes with an average travel time ranging from 20 to 30 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 17 miles (27 km).

The average ticket price for this route typically ranges from £8 to £12, but by booking in advance or during off-peak times, tickets can start from as low as £2.80. For those interested in exploring popular locations along the way, you can choose to disembark at stops such as Stockport, Prestbury, Adlington, and Poynton.

Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly

Arriving at Manchester Piccadilly, you’ll be close to the lively Northern Quarter, where you can explore independent shops and enjoy delicious food and coffee. The nearby Manchester Art Gallery is a great spot for art lovers, and for those who prefer outdoor spaces, the Piccadilly Gardens provides a peaceful atmosphere in the heart of the city. It’s a perfect location to start your exploration of Manchester.

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