Southampton to Macclesfield by train

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Overview: trains from Southampton to Macclesfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton to Macclesfield, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:09 View journey
Last train 19:27 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 262
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey CA$52.65 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 52m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Southampton to Macclesfield

Ready to book a trip from Southampton to Macclesfield by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Southampton and Macclesfield

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically CA$52.65, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Southampton to Macclesfield daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Macclesfield on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 26 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:15: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 19:24: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:09: departure of first train on weekends

  • 19:27: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 44 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Southampton to Macclesfield

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 34 minutes. The total distance travelled is 262 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Southampton to Macclesfield?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making the most of your trip to Macclesfield

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Macclesfield.

FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Macclesfield

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

The train journey from Southampton to Macclesfield covers 262 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.