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Burnley to Macclesfield trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Macclesfield takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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.

2h 10m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain train Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
1h 30m
£15–32

Burnley to Macclesfield train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 8:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 48m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 45m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country2h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkAvanti West Coast2h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 47m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedMetrolinkCross Country1h 45m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Macclesfield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Macclesfield.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Macclesfield, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Macclesfield via Manchester Victoria, Victoria, Piccadilly, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 30m.

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