Nottingham to Macclesfield by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Macclesfield

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham 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 04:58 View journey
Last train 23:20 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 74
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €43.34 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 34m
Train operators 7

Going from Nottingham to Macclesfield by train

About to set off from Nottingham to Macclesfield 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 between Nottingham to Macclesfield

Getting from Nottingham to Macclesfield by rail typically costs €43.34, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Nottingham to Macclesfield departure frequency and train timetable

With 24 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 44 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:58 and the last one is at 23:20. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:20, with the last one at 23:18.

Nottingham to Macclesfield train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 74 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 1 hour and 43 minutes.

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

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

More information on train travel from Nottingham to Macclesfield

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Macclesfield city guide to get you started.

FAQs about the train journey from Nottingham to Macclesfield

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

The train journey between Nottingham and Macclesfield spans 74 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

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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.