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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Macclesfield
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
1 h 14 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
46 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Macclesfield will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $47.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Sheffield for Macclesfield every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
09:11AM1h14
Sheffield10:25AMMacclesfield
$471One-way
0 changes
06:07AM1h18
Sheffield07:25AMMacclesfield
$521One-way
0 changes
09:11AM1h14
Sheffield10:25AMMacclesfield
$471One-way
0 changes
06:07AM1h18
Sheffield07:25AMMacclesfield
$521One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Sheffield to Macclesfield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a coach costs an average of $46.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$45 Average Price Cheapest | $46 Average Price |
1h 26m Average total duration 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Sheffield to Macclesfield train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 6 November
Last updated at 6:50 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:07 am Sheffield | 1h18 | 7:25 am Macclesfield | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Macclesfield
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Macclesfield run on average 4 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 46 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 03:20 |
Last train 23:07 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains from Sheffield to Macclesfield trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Sheffield and Macclesfield from $21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
East Midlands Trains
About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 26m
Cheapest Price
$47
East Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
$46
TransPennine Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 0m
Cheapest Price
$46
Northern Rail (3) frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 6m
Cheapest Price
$43
first_transpennine_express frequency
13 a day
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Cheapest Price
$37
east_midlands_trains frequency
11 a day
FAQs: Sheffield to Macclesfield train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Macclesfield easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Macclesfield.
Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Macclesfield can start from as little as $27 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Sheffield to Macclesfield is $51; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Sheffield to Macclesfield train travel time is 1 h for the 45 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Sheffield to Macclesfield leaves at 3: 20am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Sheffield to Macclesfield leaves at 11: 07pm.
There are 3 trains a day from Sheffield to Macclesfield which require at least one change with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Macclesfield. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Sheffield to Macclesfield.
When taking a train from Sheffield to Macclesfield, you can count on East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Macclesfield. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Macclesfield from Sheffield and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Macclesfield from Sheffield is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Sheffield to Macclesfield by train is February.
You have options as you can travel between Sheffield and Macclesfield 2 different ways: coach or train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Macclesfield
Sheffield
Macclesfield
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your trip from Sheffield to Macclesfield.
Meadowhall
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Meadowhall
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
Sheffield
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
The major train station for arrivals in Macclesfield is Macclesfield. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Macclesfield for your journey to Macclesfield from Sheffield.
Macclesfield
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Saturday 06:15 - 18:30 Sunday 08:00 - 17:30 Monday - Friday 05:45 - 18:30
Parking
- Car Park: Lower Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located on the North end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Macclesfield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt.
Most popular trains to and from Macclesfield and Sheffield
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