Macclesfield Train Station

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.