Macclesfield to York by train

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Overview: trains from Macclesfield to York

Find the key information for travelling by train from Macclesfield to York, 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 06:16 View journey
Last train 23:52 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 57m View journey
Distance (km) 103
Trains / day 56 View all
Cheapest journey £43.20 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 13m
Train operators 8

Going from Macclesfield to York by train

About to set off from Macclesfield to York by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train travel between Macclesfield and York: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Macclesfield to York:

  • Cheapest tickets: £43.20

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 4 and a half months in advance.

Macclesfield to York train times

Prepare for your journey with the following departure details. The earliest train running Monday through Friday from Macclesfield to York is at 06:17 and the last is at 23:25. The first train scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays is at 06:16 and the last one is at 23:52. You can expect 56 trains making this journey each day, with trains departing every 14 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Macclesfield to York?

On this route spanning 103 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 57 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Macclesfield and York?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Macclesfield and York 4 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Further insights on trains from Macclesfield to York

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our York city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Macclesfield to York

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

The train journey between Macclesfield and York covers 103 kilometres.

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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.