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East Midlands Railway

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Winsford to Macclesfield by train

First train

06:09

Last train

00:09

Departure station

Winsford

Arrival station

Macclesfield

Journey time

From 1h 7m

Distance

16 miles (26 km)

Frequency

14 trains per day

Changes

2 changes

Train operators

CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales

Taking the train from Winsford to Macclesfield in 1 hour 7 minutes

Thinking about taking the train from Winsford to Macclesfield? We've got you covered.

It usually takes around 3 hours 26 minutes to travel the 16 miles (26 km) from Winsford to Macclesfield by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 7 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 14 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Macclesfield. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.

Book train tickets from Winsford to Macclesfield in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Winsford to Macclesfield

Want to know more about your journey from Winsford to Macclesfield? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Winsford to Macclesfield?

You can get from Winsford to Macclesfield by train in 3 hours and 26 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 1 hour and 7 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Winsford to Macclesfield take?

The average journey time by train between Winsford and Macclesfield is 3 hours and 26 minutes, with around 14 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Winsford and Macclesfield by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Winsford to Macclesfield is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

Can you take a train directly from Winsford to Macclesfield?

No, there are no direct train services from Winsford to Macclesfield. Travelling from Winsford to Macclesfield by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.

Cheap train tickets from Winsford to Macclesfield

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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