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Macclesfield to East Kilbride Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Macclesfield to East Kilbride? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $21.21, with average prices for this route around $21.21. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
17:06 5 hours 16 minutes, Changes required Macclesfield	22:22 East Kilbride	Find Tickets
18:06 5 hours 14 minutes, Changes required Macclesfield	23:20 East Kilbride	Find Tickets
18:46 11 hours 59 minutes, Changes required Macclesfield	06:45 +1 East Kilbride	Find Tickets
19:43 11 hours 2 minutes, Changes required Macclesfield	06:45 +1 East Kilbride	Find Tickets
23:25 9 hours 59 minutes, Changes required Macclesfield	09:24 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Macclesfield to East Kilbride Train Route Details

First train

06:17

Last train

23:25

Departure station

Macclesfield

Arrival station

East Kilbride

Journey time

4 hours 44 minutes

Distance

309 km

Price

$21.21*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Macclesfield to East Kilbride

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Macclesfield to East Kilbride can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Macclesfield to East Kilbride, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Macclesfield to East Kilbride ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Macclesfield to East Kilbride more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Macclesfield to East Kilbride train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Macclesfield to East Kilbride Train prices and times

Macclesfield to East Kilbride Train Route Details