The average train between Macclesfield and Tameside takes 1h 8m and the fastest train takes 58 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Macclesfield to Tameside. 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 every 30 minutes between Macclesfield and Tameside. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macclesfield is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Tameside at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Macclesfield to Tameside? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Tameside. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield station and arriving at Tameside station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Macclesfield to Tameside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.
Macclesfield to Tameside train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ashton-under-Lyne station.
Book your Macclesfield to Tameside train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Macclesfield and Tameside is 26.8 km. The road distance is 37 km.
You can take a train from Macclesfield to Stalybridge via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 2m.