Trains from Macclesfield Train Station
to Royston
From £94.90
Macclesfield Train Station to Roystonby train on average takes 3 hrs 24 mins
Macclesfield Train Station to Royston one way only
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- Trains depart every 22 minutes
- First train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 06:37
- Last train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 21:06
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Macclesfield to Royston train times
| Last updated: 11:37:36
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11:39 Macclesfield On Time | 15:08 Royston On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 29m, 3 changes | ||
11:59 Macclesfield On Time | 15:34 Royston On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 35m, 2 changes | ||
12:37 Macclesfield On Time | 16:08 Royston On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 31m, 3 changes | ||
12:37 Macclesfield On Time | 16:34 Royston On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 57m, 2 changes | ||
12:46 Macclesfield On Time | 16:34 Royston On Time | Off-Peak Single, CrossCountry | 3h 48m, 3 changes |
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
Royston facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeYes
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Oyster Comments
Oyster cannot be used at this station.
- Smartcard IssuedYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
For more information on using the Key smartcard, please visit the Key smartcard webpage on the Great Northern website.
- Penalty Fares
Url: https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/on-board/penalty-faresGNTL
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
Heated waiting rooms are available on both platforms.
- Station BuffetYes
- ToiletsYes
Located on platform 1.
- TelephonesNo
- Wi FiNo
There is no WIFI at this station. However, WIFI is available onboard trains which serve this station. More information about onboard WIFI can be found on the Great Northern website.
- ShopsYes
- Rail replacement locationshttps://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/3XwMy7w2OIFKsNBTds8s4p/13b80f7ce862af09e031188029c64a3d/2025-01_CI_GN_RRB_RYS_DR.pdf
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
Located on platform 1.
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelFull time
- Lost propertyYes
- Annotation
If you have lost something at a Great Northern station or onboard a Great Northern train, please visit the Great Northern website and use the webform to register your lost item.
Some Great Northern trains serve stations which are managed by other train operators (see below). You should consider logging your lost item with them, just in case it's been handed in at one of their stations.
If you have found an item of lost property, please hand it in to a member of staff.
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
- Information Services Open
Staffed from first to last train every day
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the taxi bay, at the front of the station.
- Ticket gatesYes
- Parking
- Contact Details
Url: https://www.apcoa.co.uk/great-northern/01895 262122 - Operator NameAPCOA Parking UK
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces517
- Number Accessible Spaces9
- Accessible Spaces Note
Free parking is offered to all Blue Badge holders.
Please ensure that your Blue Badge is displayed at all times when parking at any Thameslink, Southern or Great Northern station car parks. If dedicated Blue Badge bays are occupied, please park within any available standard bay (excluding premier bays) and display your Blue Badge.
The car park at this station is controlled by automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), please ensure you follow the signage displayed in the car park to register your car for free parking as well as displaying your Blue Badge.
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentNo
- CctvYes
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces178
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
Located by the entrance to platform 1 and in the car park.
Cycles are left at owners risk. Abandoned cycles may be removed.
- TypeRacks
- Accessibility
- Helpline
For help with planning your journey, or to book assistance, please contact our assisted travel helpline on:
- Phone - 0800 058 2844
- Textphone - 0800 138 1018
https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/travel-help/assisted-travel - Helpline opening hoursMon-Sun 24h
- Staff Help AvailableYes
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
All Great Northern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts.
Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be. Please check the station map or the 'step free access' section before making your way to the station.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
A staff-operated ramp is required for step-free access between train and platform at this station.
- Accessible TaxisNo
- Step Free Access
This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms.
The Assistance Meeting Point is by the taxi bay, at the front of the station.
This station does not have tactile surfaces along all platform edges. Please pay attention to where the platform surface changes from smooth to paved or contact us for assistance.
- Ticket GatesYes
- Impaired Mobility Set DownYes
Located at the front of the station
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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