The average train between Carnforth and Macclesfield takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Carnforth 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 3 hours between Carnforth and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 5:44 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 7:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Carnforth to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carnforth station.
Carnforth to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Book your Carnforth to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Carnforth and Macclesfield is 105.4 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 45m.