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Royal Armouries Museum
The National Museum of Arms and Armour with major collections from across the world, interactive galleries, and regular live demonstrations. One of Leeds' signature cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
2 h 9 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Macclesfield to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Macclesfield to Leeds will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 3 trains that leave Macclesfield for Leeds on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 9 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macclesfield to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 44 miles (71 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Macclesfield to Leeds:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Macclesfield to Leeds costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.91 (€-25.29). The journey takes 1h 40m versus 1h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Macclesfield to Leeds trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:47 AM Macclesfield | 2h25 | 8:12 AM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:06 AM Macclesfield | 2h07 | 12:13 PM Leeds | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Macclesfield to Leeds run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 02:15, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 44 miles (71 km) distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 44 miles (71 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 2:15 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
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