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Outbound fromOxford to Macclesfield by train
It takes an average of 2h 27m to travel from Oxford to Macclesfield by train, over a distance of around 110 miles (177 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Oxford to Macclesfield and tickets for this journey start from £23.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:40 | |
| Departure station | Oxford | |
| Arrival station | Macclesfield | |
| Journey time | From 2h 24m | |
| Distance | 110 miles (177 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £23.20 | |
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Taking the train from Oxford to Macclesfield in 2 hours 24 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Oxford to Macclesfield? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 27 minutes to travel the 110 miles (177 km) from Oxford to Macclesfield by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 15 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Macclesfield.
Book train tickets from Oxford to Macclesfield in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £23.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Macclesfield by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Oxford to Macclesfield
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Oxford to Macclesfield is right for you.
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