The average train between Barnstaple and Macclesfield takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h. There is a train service every few hours from Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Barnstaple to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Macclesfield train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Barnstaple to Macclesfield train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR) and Cross Country.
The distance between Barnstaple and Macclesfield is 275.9 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Macclesfield via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 51m.