Trains from Macclesfield Train Station
to Cathays
From £91.10
Macclesfield Train Station to Cathaysby train on average takes 4 hrs 0 mins
Macclesfield Train Station to Cathays one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £91.10
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 9 minutes
- First train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 06:47
- Last train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 19:18
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Macclesfield to Cathays train times
| Last updated: 15:50:39
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16:18 Macclesfield On Time | 20:02 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 44m, 3 changes | ||
16:26 Macclesfield On Time | 20:32 Cathays On Time | Advance, CrossCountry | 4h 6m, 2 changes | ||
16:46 Macclesfield On Time | 20:32 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, CrossCountry | 3h 46m, 3 changes | ||
17:18 Macclesfield On Time | 21:08 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, Northern | 3h 50m, 3 changes | ||
17:26 Macclesfield On Time | 21:32 Cathays On Time | Anytime Day Single, CrossCountry | 4h 6m, 2 changes |
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
- Station BuffetYes
- 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
Cathays facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Load a pre-purchased season ticket onto a smartcard using the smartcard validator or the ticket vending machine.
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for AW
- Facilities
- Car ParkNo
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting RoomNo
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsNo
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesYes
- Wi Fi
- Rail replacement locations
The rail replacement bus stop is on Park Place, near the Student Union.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/03333 211 202 - AvailableYes
- Operator Name
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from help point - Information Services Open
Please use the Help Point for information when the ticket office is closed; information is available 24hrs a day.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Arrival Screens - Customer Help PointsYes
On the Pontypridd bound platform.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces30
- ShelteredNo
- CctvYes
- Location
15 Sheffield stands providing for up to 30 bicycles in an area, located to the south of the footbridge which crosses the railway.
- TypeStands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
03333 211202
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
The machine on the Cardiff-bound platform is only available during staffing hours.
The machine on the Pontypridd-bound platform is available all the time.
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office CounterYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesCardiff CentralCardiff Queen Street
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Category B2.
While both platforms are step-free, there is no facility for wheelchair users, mobility scooter users or persons with reduced mobility to cross between Platform 1 and 2 due to a steep footbridge. Customers who have travelled from the Valleys and wish to access the University or the Civic Centre are advised to travel to Queen Street station, change onto a North-bound service and alight at Cathays on the return service.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
Wheelchairs are available during ticket office opening hours.
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