Trains from Macclesfield Train Station
to Reading West
From £49.40
Macclesfield Train Station to Reading Westby train on average takes 3 hrs 28 mins
Macclesfield Train Station to Reading West one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £49.40
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 44 minutes
- First train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 06:47
- Last train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 20:46
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Macclesfield to Reading West train times
| Last updated: 04:02:39
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:47 Macclesfield On Time | 10:36 Reading West On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 49m, 2 changes | ||
06:53 Macclesfield On Time | 10:10 Reading West On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 17m, 3 changes | ||
07:46 Macclesfield On Time | 11:10 Reading West On Time | Anytime Single, CrossCountry | 3h 24m, 1 change | ||
08:46 Macclesfield On Time | 12:11 Reading West On Time | Anytime Single, CrossCountry | 3h 25m, 1 change | ||
09:46 Macclesfield On Time | 13:11 Reading West On Time | Off-Peak Single, CrossCountry | 3h 25m, 1 change |
Macclesfield Train Station facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for VT
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomYes
Indoor and heated seating with automatic doors on Platform 2, outdoor seating and in the cafe on Platform 1.
- TrolleysYes
- Refreshment FacilitiesYes
- ToiletsYes
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 5:30am to 12:15am
Saturday: 6.00am to 12:15am
Sunday: 7:30am to 12:15am
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is available on Platform 1
- Baby ChangeYes
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locations
Pick Up / Drop Off on station forecourt.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The accessible toilets are located on Platform 1.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 5:30am to 12:15am
Saturday: 6.00am to 12:15am
Sunday: 7:30am to 12:15am
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is available on Platform 1
- Wifi
- Annotation
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from ticket office - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Help point available in the car park.
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Upper Station Car Park
Spaces: 19
Number Accessible Spaces: 2
Accessible Car Park Equipment: No
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:Please note there is a slight gradient from this car park to the station building
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Car Park 2
Notes
For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
Operator Name: Avanti West Coast
Name: Lower Station Car Park
Spaces: 38
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Accessible Car Park Equipment Note:This car park is downhill from the main station building
Cctv: YesWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Opening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Daily: £12.50
Monthly: £132.00
Three Monthly: £374.00
Annual: £1,200.00
Saturday: £4.50
Sunday: £4.50
Note:For information on how to get to the car park, plus work out the cost of your stay visit the Avanti West Coast website
Different rates apply to non rail users, please speak to a member of staff.
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces48
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Located on the North end of Platform 1
- Annotation
Stands and wheel racks are free to use. 24 hoops on Platform 1 (2 x cycles per hoop = 48 spaces)
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08000 158 123 (08000 158 124 Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Assistance meeting point at the ticket office. Staff assistance is available at all times during the stations opening hours for boarding and alighting. Turn up and go is available although booking recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:30 to 00:15
Sun 07:30 to 00:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Accessible toiletsYes
An accessible toilet is available on Platform 1
- Step Free Access
Category B1 - Step free access to all platforms. Access to platform 1 via steep ramp. Access to Platform 2/3 via lift
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
The ticket office will have the following changes to planned availability:
Friday 6th June - Closed
Tickets can be bought from the ticket machine or digitally.
Reading West facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorNo
- Smartcard Comments
Smartcard Accepted
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for GW
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- Toilets
Station Building
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
- Rail replacement locations
Towards Theale - Bus stop outside McDonalds (A329 Oxford Road) Towards Reading - Bus stop underneath railway bridge.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
Whether you've lost something on one of our trains or at a station, we'll do our best to find it for you. Once we've got your details, we'll start looking. Although it can take up to a week for things to reach us. Register your lost item here
- Contact Detailshttps://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
08001 971 329 or 18001 0800 197 1329 (Textphone)
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Staff Help Available
Meeting point: platform.
This station is supported by the GWR Mobile Customer Assist Team 07:00-22:00 Mon-Sat and 09:00-20:00 Sun. To book assistance at this station, please either call GWR Passenger Assist on 0800 197 1329, through gwr.com/passengerassist or via the Passenger Assist App by Transreport.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 18:30
Sat 09:30 to 15:30
Sun 10:30 to 16:30 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessNo
- Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Step Free Access
Step Free Category B3 - This station has a degree of step free access but only to Platform 1 and only if accessed via Tilehurst Road, through a steep ramp. Otherwise this station can be classified as Category C.
This station is supported by the GWR Mobile Customer Assist Team 07:00-22:00 Mon-Sat and 09:00-20:00 Sun. To book assistance at this station, please either call GWR Passenger Assist on 0800 197 1329, through gwr.com/passengerassist or via the Passenger Assist App by Transreport.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableNo
