Trains from Salford Crescent
to Macclesfield Train Station
From £6.50
Salford Crescent to Macclesfield Train Stationby train on average takes 1 hrs 35 mins
Salford Crescent to Macclesfield Train Station one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £6.50
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 22 minutes
- First train leaves Salford Crescent at 06:07
- Last train leaves Salford Crescent at 22:09
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Salford Crescent to Macclesfield train times
| Last updated: 05:11:10
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08:51 Salford Crescent On Time | 11:15 Macclesfield On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 2h 24m, 3 changes | ||
09:32 Salford Crescent On Time | 11:45 Macclesfield On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 2h 13m, 3 changes | ||
10:10 Salford Crescent On Time | 12:15 Macclesfield On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 2h 5m, 3 changes | ||
11:09 Salford Crescent On Time | 12:55 Macclesfield On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 1h 46m, 2 changes | ||
11:32 Salford Crescent On Time | 13:45 Macclesfield On Time | Off-Peak Day Single, Northern | 2h 13m, 3 changes |
Salford Crescent facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
More information at www.northernrailway.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for Northern
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
Open seated area on platform or in the booking hall at street level
- Waiting Room
Under canopy at platform level or in the booking hall at street level
- Refreshment FacilitiesNo
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A key is available from the Booking Office and Supervisor's Office upon request.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
Within the accessible toilet
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
Pick up/Drop off for vehicles travelling away from Manchester:
CRESCENT, A6, BUS STOP B.
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Pick up/Drop off for vehicles travelling towards Manchester.
CRESCENT, A6, BUS STOP A.
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- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A key is available from the Booking Office and Supervisor's Office upon request.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/08002006060 - Open
Open 0700-2200 7 days per week
- Information Available From StaffYes - from information point
- Information Services Open
Information available 24/7 through the customer experience centre 0800 200 6060
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsNo
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces0
- ShelteredNo
- CctvNo
- TypeCompounds
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 138 5560 text relay 18001 0800 138 5560
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:30 to 00:45
Sun 07:30 to 00:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
Ticket office staff make every effort to provide the assistance that disabled passengers require.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
- Category A Station
The station is accessed from the main road ( A6,THE CRESCENT) and the corner of University Road. There is a lift available at the end of the overbridge (facing the steps of which there is 36 down onto the platform). The lift is available from first to last train.
During late 25/early 26, a third platform will be built at the station, at this time additional lifts will be installed to ensure the station remains step free.
To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
No designated area is provided. Street set down only available. Inaccessible for wheelchair users
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Station Message
The upper station car park at Macclesfield station will close from 3 August 2025 as part of the upcoming station redevelopment work. The lower station car park remains open and there are other parking facilities nearby as well.
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 A - This station has step-free access to all platforms
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
