Trains from Macclesfield Train Station
to Thorpe-le-Soken
From £52.00
Macclesfield Train Station to Thorpe-le-Sokenby train on average takes 4 hrs 15 mins
Macclesfield Train Station to Thorpe-le-Soken one way only
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- Trains depart every 30 minutes
- First train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 06:37
- Last train leaves Macclesfield Train Station at 20:37
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Macclesfield to Thorpe-le-Soken train times
| Last updated: 02:52:22
| Departs | Arrives | Train | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
06:33 Macclesfield On Time | 10:35 Thorpe-le-Soken On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 4h 2m, 2 changes | ||
07:37 Macclesfield On Time | 11:35 Thorpe-le-Soken On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 58m, 2 changes | ||
07:46 Macclesfield On Time | 12:31 Thorpe-le-Soken On Time | Off-Peak Single, CrossCountry | 4h 45m, 4 changes | ||
08:37 Macclesfield On Time | 12:35 Thorpe-le-Soken On Time | Off-Peak Single, Avanti West Coast | 3h 58m, 2 changes | ||
08:46 Macclesfield On Time | 13:31 Thorpe-le-Soken On Time | Off-Peak Single, CrossCountry | 4h 45m, 4 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
Station Message
Thorpe-le-Soken station has no step free access. Interchange between trains here is possible if assistance is requested either on board or is pre-booked, however passengers arriving at the station who wish to travel on Greater Anglia train services are required to cross to the two platforms via a stepped footbridge. Mobility impaired passengers or those with heavy luggage are therefore advised to travel from Clacton-on-Sea or Kirby Cross stations.
Thorpe-le-Soken facilities
- Ticket office
- Ticket OfficeNo
- Prepurchase CollectionYes
- Ticket MachineYes
- Smartcard IssuedNo
- Smartcard TopupYes
- Smartcard ValidatorYes
- Smartcard Comments
Tickets can be collected on Smartcard at this station
- Penalty FaresPenalty fares apply for LE
- Facilities
- Car ParkYes
- Seated AreaYes
- Waiting Room
The main waiting room is directly opposite the bottom of the footbridge steps that lead to / from Platforms 1 and 2. Another waiting room is located next to the female toilets on Platform 2.
- Station BuffetNo
- ToiletsYes
The toilets are located in the station building next to the former signal box, with male toilets accessed from Platform 1 and female toilets accessed from Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Baby ChangeNo
- TelephonesNo
- Wi Fi
- Post BoxYes
- Rail replacement locations
Rail replacement bus services pick up and drop off at the entrance to the station carpark.
- CCTVYes
- Toilets
- AvailableYes
- Location
The toilets are located in the station building next to the former signal box, with male toilets accessed from Platform 1 and female toilets accessed from Platform 2.
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Staffing and customer services
- Staffing LevelPart time
- Lost propertyYes
- Contact Detailshttps://www.greateranglia.co.uk/lost-property
- Information Available From StaffYes - from help point
Yes - from information point - Information Services Open
Welcome Hosts are based at this station and while they do travel to other stations on the route as well, they are on duty as per the timings shown above. Help points are also available for customers to use 24/7.
- Passenger Information SystemsDeparture Screens
Announcements - Customer Help PointsYes
Help points can be found at the following location(s):
- At the entrance to the station and adjacent to the accessible car parking bays, fixed to the brick wall
- Platform 1 - At the bottom of the footbridge steps, fixed to the brick wall on the outside of the waiting room
- Ticket gatesNo
- Parking
- Contact Details
Email Address: customer.service@ncp.co.uk
Url: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/thorpe-le-soken-stn-g-anglia/0345 050 7080 - Operator NameNational Car Parks Ltd
- NameStation Car Park
- Spaces65
- ChargesOff-peak: £5.70
Daily: £6.60
Weekly: £27.50
Monthly: £94.00
Three Monthly: £268.00
Annual: £935.00
Saturday: £4.60
Sunday: £4.60 - Number Accessible Spaces5
- Accessible Car Park EquipmentYes
- CctvNo
- Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces38
- ShelteredYes
- CctvYes
- Location
There are three cycle stands next to the station entrance, and a further 32 sheltered cycle parking spaces are located between the station entrance and the footbridge steps.
- TypeStands
Racks
- 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 staffing hours. On board conductors also operate on this route and can provide assistance to board and alight at all times. Booking is recommended.
What assistance is available for customers using this station?
- Board and alight
- Ramp assistance (although please be aware that this station has no step free access)
- Luggage (on and off train only)
- Ticket sale on board
How can Turn Up And Go (TUAG) assistance be requested by customers using this station?
- By speaking with a member of station staff
- By calling 0345 600 7245 (option 4)
- By selecting the help button on the ticket machine at this station
- By using one of the two Help Points at this station
- Staff help available opening hoursMon-Fri 06:30 to 21:30
- Induction LoopYes
- Accessible Ticket MachinesYes
Please note, in order to prevent any antisocial behaviour we are not accepting cash payments at this station's ticket machines until further notice.
- Ramp For Train AccessYes
- Accessible Taxis
Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Nearest stations with more facilitiesClacton-on-SeaColchester
- Accessible toiletsNo
- Step Free Access
Thorpe-le-Soken station has no step free access. Interchange between trains here is possible if assistance is requested either on board or is pre-booked, however passengers arriving at the station who wish to travel on Greater Anglia train services are required to cross to the two platforms via a stepped footbridge. Mobility impaired passengers or those with heavy luggage are therefore advised to travel from Clacton-on-Sea or Kirby Cross stations.
This station is a category C station according to ORR station classification system. https://www.orr.gov.uk/media/10955
- Ticket GatesNo
- Impaired Mobility Set DownNo
- Wheelchairs AvailableYes
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