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Widnes to Macclesfield Train Route Details

First train
First train
19:10
Last train
Last train
21:56
Departure city
Departure city
Widnes
Arrival city
Arrival city
Macclesfield
Journey time
Journey time
1h 15m
Distance
Distance
27 miles
Price
Price
$32.25*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

What are the next train times from Widnes to Macclesfield?

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19:10
1h 16m, 1 change
Widnes
20:26
Macclesfield
East Midlands RailwayCrossCountry
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19:23
1h 22m, 2 change
Widnes
20:45
Macclesfield
NorthernTransPennine Express
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20:10
1h 26m, 1 change
Widnes
21:36
Macclesfield
East Midlands RailwayAvanti West Coast
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20:23
1h 22m, 2 change
Widnes
21:45
Macclesfield
NorthernTransPennine Express
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20:46
1h 39m, 2 change
Hough Green
22:25
Macclesfield
Northern
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21:56
1h 21m, 1 change
Widnes
23:17
Paris
East Midlands RailwayNorthern
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Explore the cheapest prices to Macclesfield from Widnes this week

Typical ticket prices between Widnes and Macclesfield are around $32.25, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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Mon20Apr
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Tue21Apr
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