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The Silk Museum
The town's leading heritage museum, set in a former silk mill, covering Macclesfield's silk industry, local history, and changing exhibitions.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$142
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$257
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 50 m
Trains on Aug 30
13
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Macclesfield is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Macclesfield will cost around $257 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
It's difficult to get from Glasgow to Macclesfield without transferring at least 2 times.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Macclesfield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $108.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Macclesfield:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Macclesfield costing on average $70.
A bus is $78 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Macclesfield costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Macclesfield take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
The journey is about 18m faster (3h 53m by train vs 4h 11m by car) and roughly $16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($70 vs $86). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Macclesfield trains for tomorrow, Sunday, August 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:34 AM Glasgow | 3h50 | 1:24 PM Macclesfield | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Glasgow | 3h50 | 2:24 PM Macclesfield | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Glasgow | 3h49 | 3:24 PM Macclesfield | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Glasgow to Macclesfield run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $56 but you can travel from only $25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 19:43. The fastest train covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average train duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $56 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 5m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 7:43 PM |
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The town's leading heritage museum, set in a former silk mill, covering Macclesfield's silk industry, local history, and changing exhibitions.
Working industrial heritage site with restored looms and machinery, showing how silk was made in Macclesfield's most famous trade.
Nearby heritage attraction with extensive aircraft and aviation history displays, often included by visitors exploring the wider Macclesfield area.
Lively central street known for independent shops, historic buildings, and easy access to the town's main heritage and cultural attractions.
Historic market area at the heart of town life, ideal for seeing civic architecture, local trade traditions, and the surrounding old streets.
Large Victorian park with formal planting, open lawns, and a pleasant setting for walks near the town centre and heritage sites.
A famous Cheshire cheese from nearby farms, prized for its crumbly texture and sharp, salty flavour long linked to the county’s dairy heritage.
A traditional soft cow’s milk cheese from the Cheshire plain, known for its creamy texture and mild flavour; often served on local cheese boards.
A regional ale style historically brewed across Cheshire pubs, valued for balanced malt, gentle bitterness, and local pub culture.
Refined modern British restaurant in nearby Prestbury, known for tasting menus, polished service, and a destination fine dining atmosphere.
Popular traditional pub in Bollington with Cheshire ales, steak, pies, and gastropub favourites in a cosy, established atmosphere.
Well-known independent restaurant in Macclesfield serving Turkish and Mediterranean dishes with a lively, modern dining room.
Moderate for England: hotels and dining are cheaper than Manchester or London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip 10-12.5% for good service. Taxi tips are optional, often rounding up. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Macclesfield Railway Station -> Macclesfield Bus Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Macclesfield by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Macclesfield, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Glasgow to Macclesfield trains use the Glasgow Central to Macclesfield station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Macclesfield train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Nitshill is 8 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Nitshill has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nitshill.
Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nitshill: Parking.
Available at Nitshill: Bike Parking.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, 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: No.
Macclesfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Macclesfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Macclesfield.
Ticket office support is available at Macclesfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Macclesfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Macclesfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Macclesfield: 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.
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