The average train between Brighton and Macclesfield takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton 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 Brighton and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:28 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 12:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Macclesfield station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Brighton to Macclesfield train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Macclesfield train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Brighton to Macclesfield train tickets online with Thameslink and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Brighton and Macclesfield is 302.6 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Macclesfield via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 4m.