Macclesfield live departures
Next trains leaving Macclesfield (MAC), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Macclesfield live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeMAC
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.2593, -2.1214
- Nearest stationPrestbury (4.1 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,486,408
- GB rank372nd busiest
- Managed byAvanti West Coast
About this board
Macclesfield is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code MAC. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Macclesfield handled 1,486,408 passenger entries and exits, ranking 372nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly (669,450 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Macclesfield usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
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Macclesfield station FAQs
What is the station code for Macclesfield?
The three-letter CRS code for Macclesfield is MAC. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Macclesfield departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Macclesfield itself.
How busy is Macclesfield station?
Macclesfield recorded 1,486,408 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 372nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Manchester Piccadilly.
Which stations are closest to Macclesfield?
The nearest station is Prestbury, about 4.1 km away in a straight line. Adlington (Cheshire) (6.7 km) and Alderley Edge (9.1 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.