Trains from Macclesfield Train Station
to Ely
From £59.00
Macclesfield Train Station to Ely by train on average takes 3 hrs 33 mins
Macclesfield Train Station to Ely one way only
Cheapest Advance Single
from £59.00
* Cheapest Advanced Single available when booked 9 weeks in advance
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- Trains depart every 28 minutes
- First train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 06:53
- Last train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 19:37
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Macclesfield to Ely train times
| Last updated: 03:34:48
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:53 Macclesfield On Time | 09:52 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, Avanti West Coast | 2h 59m, 1 change | ||
07:37 Macclesfield On Time | 11:19 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, CrossCountry | 3h 42m, 1 change | ||
07:46 Macclesfield On Time | 10:51 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, CrossCountry | 3h 5m, 2 changes | ||
08:17 Macclesfield Canceled | 12:13 Ely Canceled | Anytime Single, Northern | 3h 56m, 1 change | ||
08:46 Macclesfield On Time | 12:49 Ely On Time | Anytime Single, CrossCountry | 4h 3m, 1 change |
Station Message
From 20 to 27 April, there"Ös reduced parking capacity at Macclesfield station due to the Macclesfield Charter Funfair taking place. Plenty more parking is available nearby the station, but we recommend allowing extra time before your planned train if you need to park on these dates.
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
Station Message
Car park closurePlease be advised that the car park at this station will be closed on the 8th December 2024. This is due to engineering works.
Ely facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard TopupTicket Office: Yes
Ticket Machine: Yes - Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Greater Anglia Smartcards can be obtained from www.greateranglia.co.uk/smart
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
There is a waiting room on platform 1 and a waiting room on platforms 2 and 3
- TrolleysYes
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Baby ChangeYes
Female toilets
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiYes
- Post BoxYes
Post box is located on Platform 1
- Tourist InformationNo
Ely town centre
- Atm MachineNo
Nearest ATM is at Tesco which is across the car park
- ShopsYes
Newsagent on platform 1. Large Tesco supermarket next door to the main car park
- Rail replacement locations
Replacement transport stop at station entrance
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Toilets including accessible (radar key) toilets are located on all platforms and open when the station is staffed.
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Wifi
- AvailableYes
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From StaffYes - from ticket office
Yes - from information point
Yes - from help point - Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
On each platform
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Car Park 1
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Station Car Park
Spaces: 131
Number Accessible Spaces: 7
Accessible Spaces Note:Parking is free for disabled customers displaying a valid International Blue Badge
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: YesWebsite
http://www.ncp.co.ukOpening Times
Mon-Sun 24hCharges
Off-peak: £8.20
Daily: £9.30
Weekly: £35.00
Monthly: £130.00
Three Monthly: £370.00
Annual: £1,300.00
Saturday: £6.55
Sunday: £6.55
Note:£13.15 Weekend fare (from 1000 Friday - 0400 Monday)
£66.00 Flexi ticket
- Car Park 2
Notes
Operator Name: National Car Parks Ltd
Name: Premium Bay
Spaces: 4
Number Accessible Spaces: 0
Accessible Car Park Equipment: Yes
Cctv: NoWebsite
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/Charges
Annual: £1,840.00
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces330
- ShelteredYes
- CctvNo
- Location
In station car park
- TypeCompounds
Stands
- Accessibility
- Helpline
0800 028 28 78
https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 08:00 to 20:00
- Staff Help Available
Assistance at this station is provided by a staff member during train service hours. Booking is recommended.
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Sat 05:15 to 01:00
Sun 08:00 to 01:00 - Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible toiletsYes
- Step Free Access
This station has step free access to all platforms via a ramped subway.
This station is a category A station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
Assistance meeting point is the Ticket Office when open or the Supervisor's office on platform 1
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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