Travelling from Plymouth to Macclesfield by train

Considering a train trip from Plymouth to Macclesfield? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Plymouth and Macclesfield

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 €155.90, 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.

Train schedule for travel between Plymouth and Macclesfield

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 20 trains make this journey of 350 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Plymouth is at 05:20 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:54.

During the weekend, 05:25 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:20 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 48 minutes.

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

On this route spanning 350 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 4 hours and 42 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Plymouth and Macclesfield?

Tickets along this route go on sale 3 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Learn more about train travel from Plymouth to Macclesfield

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 Macclesfield city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Plymouth to Macclesfield by train?

The distance between Plymouth and Macclesfield is 350 kilometres.

What is the Plymouth to Macclesfield train ticket price?

The cheapest ticket on this route runs €155.90. When booked 30 days in advance, tickets cost . If booked 7 days in advance, tickets can cost around .

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

Tickets for this route become available 3 and a half months before the travel date.

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

The fastest journey is 4 hours and 42 minutes.