The average train between Aberystwyth and Macclesfield takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberystwyth to Macclesfield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aberystwyth and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberystwyth is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Shrewsbury and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Aberystwyth to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
Aberystwyth to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Book your Aberystwyth to Macclesfield train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Macclesfield is 161.6 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Macclesfield via Shrewsbury and Stockport in around 4h 5m.