Macclesfield Train Station
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Macclesfield Train Station
Address
Macclesfield StationWaters Green
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6JP Get directions in Google Maps
Station overview
Ticket office
Baby changing facilities
Ticket machine
Waiting room
Wheelchairs
Wi-Fi
Toilets
| Facility | Information |
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| Ticket office information | Ticket hall |
| Ticket office opening hours | Saturday: 06:00 to 19:00 Sunday: 08:00 to 20:30 |
| Self service ticket machines |
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| Collection of pre-purchased tickets |
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| Service | Information |
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| British Transport Police | 0800 40 50 40 |
| CCTV |
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| Rail Replacement Service | Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt. |
| Information Systems |
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| Service | Information |
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| Macclesfield station customer services |
Customers are encouraged to approach a member of station staff for any customer information enquiry. |
| Left luggage |
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| Lost property |
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| Lost property contact details |
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| Lounge |
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| Lounge opening hours |
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| Facility | Information |
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| Seating area |
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| Waiting rooms |
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| Waiting room information |
Indoor and heated seating with automatic doors on Platform 2, outdoor seating and in the cafe on Platform 1. |
| Trolleys |
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| Refreshment facilities |
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| Toilets |
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| Toilets information | The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1. Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 5:30am to 12:15am Saturday: 6.00am to 12:15am Sunday: 7:30am to 12:15am |
| Baby changing |
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| Pay phone |
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| Public Wi-Fi |
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| Post box |
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| Tourist information office |
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| Cashpoint |
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| Bureau de change |
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| Shops |
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| Showers |
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| Facility | Information |
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| Helpline information |
We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
| Helpline contact details | 08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone) |
| Customer help points available |
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| Customer help points information | Help point available in the car park. |
| Staff help |
Assistance meeting point at the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended. |
| Staff help opening times | Sunday: 07:30 to 00:00 Monday to Friday: 05:30 to 00:15 Saturday: 05:30 to 00:15 |
| Accessible ticket machines |
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| Accessible ticket office counter |
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| Induction loop |
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| Ramp for train access |
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| Accessible taxis |
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| Accessible public pay phones |
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| National key toilets |
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| Step free access coverage |
Whole Station Category B1 - Step free access to all platforms. Access to platform 1 via steep ramp. Access to Platform 2/3 via lift |
| Impaired mobility set down |
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| Disabled parking |
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| Wheelchairs |
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| Ticket gates |
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| Upper Station Car Park | |
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| Operator | Avanti West Coast |
| Spaces | 19 |
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| Charges |
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| Contact details |
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff. |
| Lower Station Car Park | |
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| Operator | Avanti West Coast |
| Spaces | 38 |
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| Charges |
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| Contact details |
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff. |
| Bus services available |
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| Bus services information |
Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here |
| Cycle storage available |
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| Storage type | Stands |
| Spaces | 48 |
| Sheltered | Yes |
| CCTV | Yes |
| Storage location | Located on the North end of Platform 1 |
| Transport | Information |
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| Taxi rank available |
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| Taxi rank information |
A Taxi rank is available outside of the station, in the lower car park area |
| Airport available |
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| Port available |
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The easiest way to get to the Cheshire town of Macclesfield is to hop on a train, to Macclesfield train station, and get your adventure started. Connecting Macclesfield to a range of towns and cities across the UK, both locally and further afield is Macclesfield train station which has been servicing passengers since 1849.
Macclesfield station originally opened to service a direct route to Manchester on the LNWR line, and the station rapidly expanded in the decades following. There have been a few notable iterations of the station, as temporary stations to serve Macclesfield town were built during renovations and refurbishments to train lines. In 1960, the Macclesfield station we see today became the primary station to serve the town, with the closure of Macclesfield Hibel Road and the renaming of the former Macclesfield Central. There was a rebuilding project to secure this change, and Macclesfield was rebuilt in the brutalist architecture style that was popular at the time.
Reaching Macclesfield for weekends away, days out, business or onward journeys is straightforward with a range of routes. Macclesfield station is currently serviced by Avanti West Coast, Northern, and CrossCountry trains. Popular routes on CrossCountry include Bristol to Macclesfield, Cardiff to Macclesfield, Oxford to Macclesfield, and, of course, the route that started it all: Manchester to Macclesfield.
Things to do in Macclesfield
Macclesfield is in an area of great natural beauty and is the ideal destination for a weekend getaway filled with outdoor activities in nature. Whether you’re taking the family away for a weekend of cycling, hiking, and seeing beauty spots in the Cheshire countryside, or planning a remote romantic staycation; the outstanding scenery around Macclesfield makes it the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. With fantastic hotel and B&B options, Macclesfield town centre is a great place to stay as you explore the surrounding areas.
Macclesfield town itself has plenty of activities on offer to fill your days out or weekends away. With regular markets filled with delicious homemade treats, boutique shops with unique treasures, and restaurants to relax and unwind with a gastronomic experience at the end of the day. Macclesfield is the home to countless cosy pubs and lively bars for sampling local drinks if you’re staying for the night.
If you love to take in local heritage and culture, Macclesfield has a number of museums, heritage sites, and churches to explore the history of the local area and to take educational day trips with children. From Jenkin Chapel to Capesthorne Hall, and St Michaels Church to Gawsworth Hall, there are plenty of sites for exploring local and national history, and learning something new.