The average train between Macclesfield and Atherton takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h. There is an hourly train service from Macclesfield to Atherton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Macclesfield and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 10:47 PM which arrives into Atherton at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Atherton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Macclesfield to Atherton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Atherton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Atherton station.
Book your Macclesfield to Atherton train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Macclesfield and Atherton is 38.1 km. The road distance is 47 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Atherton via Manchester Piccadilly and Salford Crescent in around 1h 31m.