Explore Macclesfield to Plymouth by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Macclesfield to Plymouth aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Macclesfield and Plymouth

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 €155.05, 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 3 and a half 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 Plymouth daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Plymouth on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 20 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:00: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 22:29: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:21: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:29: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 41 minutes: frequency of train departures

Macclesfield to Plymouth distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 350 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 4 hours and 49 minutes.

How far in advance Macclesfield and Plymouth tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Macclesfield and Plymouth are available 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn more about train travel from Macclesfield to Plymouth

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Plymouth city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance between Macclesfield and Plymouth by train?

The train journey from Macclesfield to Plymouth covers 350 kilometres in total.

How much is a train ticket from Macclesfield to Plymouth?

The cheapest fare on this route is €155.05. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Macclesfield to Plymouth train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance.

What’s the travel time from Macclesfield to Plymouth by train?

The fastest journey time is 4 hours and 49 minutes.