The average train between Cardiff and Macclesfield takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Cardiff to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Macclesfield train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Cardiff to Macclesfield train tickets online with Cross Country.
The distance between Cardiff and Macclesfield is 210.5 km. The road distance is 276 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Macclesfield via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 25m.