The average train between Altrincham and Macclesfield takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is a train service every few hours from Altrincham 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 hourly between Altrincham and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altrincham is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altrincham to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Altrincham station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Altrincham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Altrincham station.
Altrincham to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Altrincham to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Altrincham and Macclesfield is 20.5 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Altrincham to Macclesfield via Stockport in around 41 min.