The average train between Macclesfield and Manchester takes 24 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Macclesfield to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Macclesfield and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 24 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.
Macclesfield to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Macclesfield to Manchester train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Macclesfield and Manchester is 25.6 km. The road distance is 28 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 23 min. Two other operators also service this route.