The average train between Chester and Macclesfield takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 10:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Chester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Macclesfield train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Macclesfield station.
The distance between Chester and Macclesfield is 51.6 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Macclesfield via Crewe and Kidsgrove in around 1h 56m.