Virgin Trains boosts services to Manchester for festive period

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Virgin Trains has increased its weekend services from Macclesfield to Manchester for customers wanting to enjoy the city’s festivities in the run up to Christmas.

Every Saturday until Christmas selected departures* from London Euston will call additionally at Macclesfield – an increase of nearly 50%.

On a typical Saturday, Virgin Trains operates 14 services from Macclesfield to Manchester Piccadilly, which equates to one train per hour. The additional services will benefit Macclesfield with two services per hour between 11am and 5pm, offering those wanting to experience the Markets or do some Christmas shopping more options on Virgin Trains for their journey to Manchester.

Virgin Trains are now fully gearing up for Christmas with the recent launch of their Turkey and Bacon Sandwich and Festive Hummus and Pomegranate salad wrap in the onboard shop, as well as making festive film, It’s A Wonderful Life, available on BEAM – Virgin’s onboard entertainment portal.

Gaynor Stewart, General Manager at Virgin Trains, said: “Manchester is a very popular destination on our route and each year more people are making the journey to the city to get into the festive spirit. At Macclesfield our team recognised the opportunity for additional services and we’re pleased to be delivering these by serving the town more frequently in the lead up to Christmas, offering a better experience for people making the short train ride to enjoy festivities in Manchester.”

Sheona Southern, Managing Director at Marketing Manchester, said: “Manchester is an incredibly popular Christmas destination and continues to attract an increasing number of visitors every year with the biggest Christmas Markets in the UK. Excellent transport links make Manchester a great place to visit for a day trip or weekend break, and it is fantastic to see Virgin Trains operating extra services from Macclesfield, allowing more people from across Greater Manchester and beyond the opportunity to come and explore the city and its wonderful festive events.”

Fares for journeys between Macclesfield and Manchester with Virgin Trains start from £7.60 for an Off-Peak day return.

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