Train Macclesfield to Runcorn from £20 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Macclesfield and Runcorn takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Macclesfield to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 56m
Duration: 44 mi
Distance: £20
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Macclesfield to Kidsgrovetrain
Take the train from Kidsgrove to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Runcorntrain

1h 25m

£14–37

Macclesfield to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Kidsgrove and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

6:15 AM → 7:57 AM
1h 41m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:21 AM
1h 14m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 29, 2026

6:15 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 30, 2026

6:15 AM → 7:58 AM
1h 42m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 8:22 AM
1h 15m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 9:57 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
9:17 AM → 10:57 AM
1h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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