Macclesfield to Cheltenham by train

Going from Macclesfield to Cheltenham by train

About to set off from Macclesfield to Cheltenham 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 cost for travel between Macclesfield and Cheltenham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €20.91, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Macclesfield to Cheltenham departure timetable

On this route, 12 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Macclesfield at 07:26 and the last leaving at 19:26 during the week.

For weekend travel to Cheltenham, the earliest departure is at 06:21 and the last one is at 20:29. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour.

Train duration for trips from Macclesfield to Cheltenham

The swiftest journey time on this route is 1 hour and 56 minutes, crossing a total distance of 152 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Macclesfield and Cheltenham?

You can secure tickets for travel between Macclesfield and Cheltenham up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Additional information on train travel from Macclesfield to Cheltenham

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Cheltenham city guide to start planning your getaway.