Trains from Reading to Macclesfield

Reading to Macclesfield train information

Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train between Reading (South East England) to Macclesfield (North West England). The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

The train is a fast and simple solution to travel the 134 miles from Reading to Macclesfield.

Prices will vary depending on the day and hour of travel and how far in advance you purchase your ticket.

Best prices for Reading to Macclesfield train tickets

Reading - Macclesfield prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Reading to Macclesfield by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Reading to Macclesfield trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Reading and Macclesfield by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Macclesfield to Reading and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Reading - Macclesfield train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Reading Macclesfield train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Reading to Macclesfield cost on average £50.00 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it turns out that after only 2 one way journeys from Macclesfield to Reading, the railcard will have paid for itself.

What is the cost of a railcard?

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a whole year.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey