The average train between Clitheroe and Macclesfield takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Clitheroe 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 Clitheroe and Macclesfield. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clitheroe is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Macclesfield at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Clitheroe station and arriving at Macclesfield station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Clitheroe to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Clitheroe station.
Clitheroe to Macclesfield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Clitheroe to Macclesfield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Metrolink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Clitheroe and Macclesfield is 69.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Clitheroe to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 1h 17m.