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Widnes to Macclesfield Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Widnes to Macclesfield? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €27.49, with average prices for this route around €27.49. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
20:10 1h 26m, 1 change Widnes	21:36 Macclesfield	Find Tickets
20:23 1h 22m, 2 change Widnes	21:45 Macclesfield	Find Tickets
21:56 2h 1m, 1 change Widnes	23:57 Paris	Find Tickets

Widnes to Macclesfield Train Route Details

First train

06:23

Last train

21:56

Departure station

Widnes

Arrival station

Macclesfield

Journey time

1h 15m

Distance

43 km

Price

€27.49*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Widnes to Macclesfield

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Widnes to Macclesfield can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Widnes to Macclesfield, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Widnes to Macclesfield ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Widnes to Macclesfield more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Widnes to Macclesfield train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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Widnes to Macclesfield Train prices and times

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